Requests rise 20% in year; applicants may wait weeksBoston Globe, United StatesBy David Abel Over the past year, the number of Massachusetts residents receiving food stamps has surged 20 percent, bringing the total to more than 600000 and taxing the state's ability to serve those in need, welfare officials say. … …
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