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Food Stamp Fight: Great For GOP Base But Not For Outreach

During George W. Bush's presidency, Republican leaders won praise for expanding food assistance. Now the House GOP is drawing criticism for cutting it. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Food Stamp Fight: Great For GOP Base But Not For Outreach

September 20, 2013 • The House GOP's vote on food stamps is a long way from George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism" approach. The former president isn't fondly remembered by progressives for much, but anti-hunger advocates credit him for his strong support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Miss. Leads U.S. In Reliance On Food Stamps

Garrett Grant works inside a store in the impoverished town of Glendora, Miss. Some 24 percent of Mississippians receive on government food assistance, the highest percentage in the country. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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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

Chef Jose Garces On Food Stamps

April 14, 2010 • The AP challenged three food experts to feed a family of four on a week's worth of food stamps. Chef Jose Garces did it with flavor and style.