House Agriculture Chief Plans 'Thoughtful' Look at Food Stamps - Washington Wire - WSJ - 5 views
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hcps-qinls on 01 Feb 15"Early next year, the Agriculture Department will award $200 million to as many as 10 states conducting pilot projects that help food stamp recipients get into the workforce." This article addresses the benefits for those using food stamps, as well as what is being done to aid them in finding employment and slowly becoming responsible for their own needs and income. It discusses goals of the food stamp program, including helping those in the program find work. However, the article also mentions that the purpose of food stamps is to aid those who are unfit for work and to advocate anti-hunger.