In 2000, participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as food stamps, was at its lowest point as a share of the population since 1974. By 2010, following the financial crisis and great recession, the total number of participants had more than doubled to reach 40 million, or 13 percent of the population. read more...
A five-year reauthorization of farm and nutrition programs (S 954) is in its second week of debate on the Senate floor, and the House is could take up its version of the farm bill (HR 1947) as early as the week of June 17. The agriculture committees of both chambers approved legislation in mid-May. read more...
Alaska Senator Mark Begich, a Democrat, is in a tough race for reelection this year, and…
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