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Food war: A case for and against nutrition-based SNAP restrictions

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical component of the U.S. social safety net and provides food assistance to millions of low-income Americans. As the farm bill comes up for renewal, proposals for nutrition-based restrictions on SNAP receipts are again at the forefront. Many states are leading the way in proposing and implementing… Read More »