date:Jul 12, 2012
's projected cut in spending by more than $16 billion over 10 years represents slower growth for the bill's nutrition title, not a real cut.
The committee's bill tightens up rules for applying for food stamps. Low income Americans who are offered other forms of financial support in some states have also been automatically qualified to sign up for food stamps. The bill would end those practices, as well as eliminating food stamp eligibility for lottery winners and many college students living at