Should criminals be denied food stamps? – The Week Magazine

ThinkProgress Should criminals be denied food stamps?The Week Magazinehe number of Americans who use food stamps hit 47.8 million last December. That is a 70 percent increase since the financial crash of 2008. Republicans in Congress have long had their eye on the program, known formally as the Supplemental Nutrition …

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Authentic Barrel Man barrel for sale on eBay – NBCSports.com

Authentic Barrel Man barrel for sale on eBayNBCSports.comBroncos fans now have a chance to own a distinctive and authentic — if not breezy — piece of team history. According to the Denver Post, the widow of Tim “Barrel Man” McKernan has placed one of his three “game-worn barrels,” for sale …

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Food Stamps and the House Farm Bill

Debate on the House Agriculture Committee’s version of the next farm bill will begin in the Republican-controlled chamber in June. One of the most contentious issues will be spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, a.k.a, food stamps). More: continued here

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Food Stamps and the House Farm Bill – Cato Institute (blog)

Food Stamps and the House Farm BillCato Institute (blog)One of the most contentious issues will be spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, a.k.a, food stamps). The House Ag bill would cut SNAP spending by $20.5 billion over 10 years versus the Congressional Budget Office's baseline.and more » More: continued …

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