House, Senate Consider Cuts In Food Stamp Program

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House, Senate Consider Cuts In Food Stamp Program


by Pam Fessler<http://www.npr.org/people/2100470/pam-fessler>
May 22, 2013 4:00 AM
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Both the House and Senate are considering farm bills that would cut spending on food stamps, one of the most expensive government programs. But people disagree on how much the changes would affect recipients.