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The Two-Way
Living On Food Stamps: Newark Mayor Cory Booker Takes Up Challenge
December 4, 2012 The Democratic politician has taken up a challenge to live on $30 worth of food for a week. That's about what the average food stamps recipient in his state receives. It's part of a campaign to raise awareness about the struggles of low-income Americans.
The Salt
So What Happens If The Farm Bill Expires? Not Much, Right Away
September 19, 2012 The farm bill is likely to be left on the table when Congress leaves for recess, but don't panic. The nutrition and commodity programs will likely be extended after Election Day at current funding levels for a while, if the last session is any guide.
The Salt
Report Urges Food Stamp Program To Clarify Purchases, Corporate Profits
June 14, 2012 While Congress debates food stamp cuts, the government should disclose where the program's costs are going and how much retailers and banks are profiting, says a new consumer watchdog report, Food Stamps: Follow The Money.
The Salt
Food Stamps Helped Many Families Weather The Recession
April 17, 2012 Food stamps helped buffer effects of the economic downturn for millions of families, a new report says. The benefit was particularly strong for children.
It's All Politics
White House Aide Calls 'Crazy' Notion That Obama = Food Stamps
January 17, 2012 White House Press Secretary Jay Carney got the chance Tuesday to respond to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's controversial campaign applause line that President Obama is a "food stamp president," indeed the best there ever was.
The Salt
When The Formerly Rich Need Help Buying Food
December 15, 2011 Presidential candidates have been sounding off about millionaires on food stamps, but the reality is harsher. Even in high-income zip codes, the formerly well off are having to turn to food stamps to put food on the table. That's according to two new surveys of food insecurity and income.
The Salt
Miss. Leads U.S. In Reliance On Food Stamps
November 8, 2011 The state of Mississippi has the highest percentage of its population — 24 percent — on food stamps of any state in the country. The director of the SNAP program in Mississippi explains why.
Blog Of The Nation
October 10th: What's On Today's Show
October 10, 2011 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the difficulties for many veterans to adjust to civilian life, and law Professor Jonathan Turley explains why he feels President Obama is a disaster for civil liberties. In the second hour, a portrait of the new India, and the debate on food stamps.
NPR Ombudsman
Discussing Food Stamps And The Poor: Callous or Balanced?
August 31, 2011 In one listener's objections to a segment about food stamps, signs of more liberal criticism of NPR. But who's responsible for the poor?
Blog Of The Nation
From Food Critic To Food Stamps
June 3, 2010 As a restaurant critic, Ed Murrieta had an expense account and a nice home. Now, he struggles to get by on food stamps, and embraces the challenge.
