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4 states aim to prevent food stamps recipients from using program to buy candy, soda
Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...
The foods restricted in Welsh shops as ban approved
The new rules mean junk foods including pizza, chocolate, and cereal will have to be removed from shop entrances and the end of aisles, while sugary drink refills and some buy-one-get-one-free deals ...
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits
The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP benefits.
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There’s a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it’s complex
Efforts to keep junk foods from being paid for by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are increasing at the ...
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Republican bills put taxpayer-funded junk food on the chopping block
Multiple Republican lawmakers are pushing proposals to ban the purchase of unhealthy foods through ... by also banning purchases of other junk foods. Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the ...