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Heritage.org (blog) Senate rejects bid to let states run food stampsMiamiHerald.comWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states. Known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the food stamp program is administered by the Agriculture …Senate rejects amendment to turn food…

A Food Stamp Challenge That We All Can Help WithWashington Post, United States –2 hours agoThe federal food stamp program, which helps low-income people and families afford nutritious food, is a first line of defense against this hunger. … More: continued here

TEXAS CITY — Officials who struggled Friday to keep up with applications for food stamps arrived Saturday to find a shorter line. More: continued here

Country gets stamps of approvalShanghai DailyCHINA Post issued a set of stamps yesterday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's …and more » More: continued here

Americans Support Limits on Food StampsDaily SignalA recent Rasmussen Report found that 65 percent of U.S. voters approve of time limits on food stamps. Only 24 percent disapprove and 12 percent remain undecided. On a similar note, the majority of Americans also support work requirements for able … More: continued here

Asset test for food stamps goes into effect TuesdayWFMZ AllentownAbout 1.8 million Pennsylvanians currently receive food stamps. That's one in seven people in the state. She recently suffered a stroke and relies on her monthly allotment to help feed her five children. "I'm concerned. I'm very concerned," she said.Food stamp asset test effective May 1witf.orgPennsylvania…