Texarkana Gazette Maya Angelou celebration set for Sunday in StampsTexarkana GazetteIn addition to Haley-Glass, the celebration of Angelou's life includes music, Maya Angelou poetry readings and the announcement of the 2018 Lafayette County High School Maya Angelou Academic Scholar. The public is invited to attend. "It is important … More: …
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WYFF Greenville House panel moves to curb food stamps as part of 'workforce …WYFF GreenvilleA bitterly divided House panel approved new work and job training requirements for food stamp recipients as part of a renewal of federal farm and nutrition policy.and more » More: continued here
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KCRA Sacramento House panel moves to curb food stamps as part of 'workforce …KCRA SacramentoA bitterly divided House panel approved new work and job training requirements for food stamp recipients as part of a renewal of federal farm and nutrition policy.and more » More: continued here
Read More »Congress moves to tighten food stamp rules – The CT MirrorThe CT … – The CT Mirror
The CT Mirror Congress moves to tighten food stamp rules – The CT MirrorThe CT …The CT MirrorWashington – A massive farm bill being considered in the House Agriculture Committee would end food stamp benefits for many childless adults in 114 Connecticut towns, unless those beneficiaries get a job or …
Read More »Feds Threaten Funding For RI Food Stamps Program | Rhode Island … – Rhode Island Public Radio
Rhode Island Public Radio Feds Threaten Funding For RI Food Stamps Program | Rhode Island …Rhode Island Public RadioThe federal government is threatening to withhold nearly $1 million dollars in reimbursements to Rhode Island because of ongoing problems with the state's.and more » More: continued here
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WPEC Qualification for food stamps may get a little harderWPECA bill making its way through Capitol Hill calls for major changes in determining who gets food stamps and who doesn't. Judith Cruz, the Treasure Coast Food Bank President and CEO, said this bill would eliminate nearly half of the people …
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