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Battle brewing over work requirements for some SNAP recipients

03/19/17 11:40 AM By Philip Brasher
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WASHINGTON, Mar. 22, 2017 - A battle is starting to take shape over whether and how to restrict SNAP benefits to able-bodied adults who don’t have children at home.
KEYWORDS ABAWDs able-bodied adults without dependents Carrie Calvert farm bill summit Feeding America food banks Frank Kubik House Ag Committee Jim McGovern Michel Nischan Mike Conaway SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Wholesome Wave
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