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Food stamp fraud grows in the U.S.
John Dimsdale Mar 9, 2012
A recent report says that as the food stamp program has grown, so has fraud. And it's costing the government hundreds of millions of dollars.
What Leap Day means for the U.S. economy
Mark Simpson Feb 29, 2012
There's one extra day this month for businesses around the country to try and rake in some extra dough. In Central Florida, some hotels and one very big mouse are using Leap Day to drum up excitement.
Election 2012: Voting for food stamps
Matt Berger Jul 6, 2012
The number of Americans who receive food stamps is up and the cost to taxpayers has nearly doubled since the last presidential election year. See where your state stands on this election issue.
Florida lawmaker hopes to change food stamp rules
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 30, 2012
Florida is the latest of states that are proposing to limit what kinds of food people on food stamps can buy.
How the Florida economy has hit NASCAR
Adriene Hill Jan 30, 2012
We speak to Brian France, the CEO of NASCAR, about how the economy in Florida has suffered in recent years, and what he hopes to get out of the primary in that state.
More from NASCAR CEO Brian France
Adriene Hill Jan 30, 2012
Heading into the Florida primary, we went to the CEO of NASCAR to get a glimpse at the state's economic situation.
Florida gets more jobs, but maybe not the right kind
Kenny Malone Jan 30, 2012
Florida has long relied on tourism to drive its economy, but the state wants more technology firms and other skilled jobs.
Florida latest state to try to control food stamp purchases
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 30, 2012
After similar legislation failed in California, Texas, and Illinois, a lawmaker in Florida is hoping to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda, candy, and other junk food.
A moon colony for the economy?
Jeremy Hobson Jan 27, 2012
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been grabbing headlines with his proposal to establish a "moon colony." Is it likely to happen?
Week in review: Food stamp use on the rise
John Dimsdale Feb 2, 2012
Is Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich justified in calling President Obama the "Food Stamp President?"
