House, Senate Showdown Looms Over Candy, Chips
A bill moving through the Legislature that has drawn national attention is shaping up as a showdown between the House and Senate.
As Need Rises, Obama and Congress to Cut Food Stamps Program
Even as more and more Americans are relying on the federal government’s food stamps to survive, Congress is looking to cut the multi-billion dollar assistance program.
Obama, Congress Must Stand Up for American Workers
Unemployment insurance, along with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, have kept families out of poverty and as a result boosted sales and steadied the economy as families are able to keep up with their mortgages and rent and afford necessities even as they face high unemployment, a recent article by the Center for American Progress states.
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