Farm bill showdowns go to wire – Politico

Las Vegas Sun Farm bill showdowns go to wirePoliticoIndeed, a $1 or $5 annual heating payment can become a ticket for hundreds more in food stamp benefits. And the cost to Washington is approaching $1 billion …Food stamps fodder for farm bill debateUPI.comLawmakers seek to curb spending on food stampsLexington …

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FedEx posts lower profit; outlook falls below Wall St. forecasts

FedEx predicts earnings for its fiscal year will be hurt by slow global economic growth. The shipping giant posts a drop in fiscal fourth-quarter profit despite an increase in revenue. FedEx Corp. said Tuesday that slow global economic growth would crimp its earnings over the next 12 months. The company …

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Food Stamp Fiasco – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal Food Stamp FiascoWall Street JournalThe Senate refuses to cut $20 billion out of $770 billion.Republicans seek cuts to food stamp program with new farm billCBS NewsSenate defeats proposal to trim food stamp programThe Associated PressFood stamps, crop subsidies among Senate farm bill amendmentsChicago TribuneDaily Callerall 980 news …

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Food stamps fodder for farm bill debate – UPI.com

Las Vegas Sun Food stamps fodder for farm bill debateUPI.comThe U.S. Senate Tuesday rejected a farm bill amendment that would have restricted eligibility for food stamps to those already receiving cash assistance.Lawmakers seek to curb spending on food stampsLexington Herald LeaderNevada recipients of food stamps may find it harder to …

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