1 million expected to lose food stamps – KXRM

1 million expected to lose food stampsKXRMCNN — A side effect of the improving economy: About 1 million needy people will lose food stamp benefits starting this fall. That's a new estimate by a left-leaning think tank, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which is urging Congress to … …

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Poor Americans to lose food stamps – HeraldNet

Poor Americans to lose food stampsHeraldNetFalling unemployment rates are triggering a provision of the 1996 welfare reform act governing food stamps for able-bodied adults without dependent children. These recipients are required to work at least 20 hours a week for their benefits. They can … More: continued here

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