House panel set to OK cut in food stamps

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Agriculture Committee is set to consider small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program in an effort to appease conservatives who say the food aid has become too expensive. More: continued here

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Farm bill with cuts to food stamps splits Democrats – Boston Globe

Boston Globe Farm bill with cuts to food stamps splits DemocratsBoston GlobeWASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee will consider a farm bill Wednesday that contains a $20.5 billion cut over 10 years to the food stamp program, drawing objections from committee member James McGovern, Democrat of Worcester. More: continued here

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