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Minnesota’s new welfare-fraud law takes effect, food-stamp use rises

By Cynthia Boyd | 09/18/12

Total food-stamp users in the state have nearly doubled since 2006.

House debates deep cuts to food stamps in farm bill
D.C. Dispatches

House debates deep cuts to food stamps in farm bill

By Devin Henry | 07/12/12

WASHINGTON — The bill cuts the program by $16.5 billion. It's not clear what effect this would have on Minnesota's 500,000 food stamp recipients.

As lawmakers haggle over food-aid cuts, some numbers to consider
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As lawmakers haggle over food-aid cuts, some numbers to consider

By Cynthia Boyd | 07/11/12

A U.S. House panel is debating a proposal that would eliminate food assistance for up to 2 million to 3 million Americans.