As Hunger Swells, Food Stamps Become a Partisan Flash Point

Democrats are seeking to raise benefits as research shows a rise in food insecurity without modern precedent amid the pandemic. But Republicans have balked at a long-term expansion of the program. [Source]

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Food Stamps

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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/us/politics/coronavirus-hunger-food-stamps.html