Definition of food stamp
: a government-issued coupon that is sold at little cost or given to low-income persons and is redeemable for food
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A million people could lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration's plans to revamp the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Funding Decline Grocers have felt a drop in spending since food stamp funding peaked in 2013 and has fallen since.
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On top of that, students have fewer ways to provide for themselves: Competition for low-wage jobs has increased, and strict work requirements for food stamp recipients mean that many cannot rely on the federal safety net.
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The Republicans disagree among each other on raising the age for Medicare eligibility and making food stamp recipients work more hours -- both proposals that Brown opposes.
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In Washington, meantime, the Trump administration is pushing for legislation that would boost work requirements for food stamp recipients.
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Tyler’s dad Tony grew up on a farm in Flora, in a household eligible for food stamps but refusing to get them.
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The Trump administration has taken its first step toward imposing stricter work requirements on food stamp recipients.
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MADISON - State senators approved key parts of GOP Gov. Scott Walker's plan to adjust welfare programs Tuesday, but opted to forgo passing legislation that would require photos on food stamp benefit cards.
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First Known Use of food stamp
1939
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Definition of food stamp for English Language Learners
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: a small document that is given by the government to poor people and that can be used to buy food
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