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Hunger in America Commentator Joseph Loconte says a study that shows less Americans using food stamps -- and more turning to private charitable organizations for help -- demonstrates the value of President Bush's plan to fund so-called "faith based" organizations. He also says it shows there's still plenty of work to be done in response to poverty in America.

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Commentator Joseph Loconte says a study that shows less Americans using food stamps — and more turning to private charitable organizations for help — demonstrates the value of President Bush's plan to fund so-called "faith based" organizations. He also says it shows there's still plenty of work to be done in response to poverty in America.