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Proposed SNAP changes could impact 11 million Americans, report finds
Proposed legislation could tighten SNAP's work requirements, potentially eliminating benefits for millions, particularly ...
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SLO County declares May 'CalFresh Awareness Month' amid program funding concerns
SLO County Board of Supervisors proclaimed May "CalFresh Awareness Month" amid program funding concerns. CalFresh currently ...
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Local leader warns against bill limiting food assistance on the Central Coast
Representative Salud Carbajal hosted a virtual press conference on Friday to discuss a new bill that he says would decimate ...
US House Looks to Hike Work Requirements for Food Aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House lawmakers on Monday laid out a plan to increase work requirements for some recipients of ...
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Proposed GOP cuts could jeopardize SNAP users, farmers and state budgets
The federal government has fully paid for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program since it was created in 1939 as a way to fight food insecurity amid the Great Depression.
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House Republicans consider imposing new work requirements for food stamp program
(CNN) - House Republicans are considering making changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including new work requirements. SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families.