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Debate Night: It's the economy, smarty-pants
Mitchell Hartman Oct 3, 2012
President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney meet for a debate on domestic policy. According to moderator Jim Lehrer's notes, the first three topics will be: the economy, the economy, and the economy.
Middle class at a crossroads, not for the first time
Krissy Clark Sep 21, 2012
What we can learn from American history about the presidential candidates' plans for the middle class.
The summer of super PAC money
Rachael Marcus Sep 21, 2012
Democratic super PACs gained ground against GOP counterparts and raised big bucks in August
Why are food stamps part of the Farm Bill?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jul 11, 2012
The food assistance program grew from rural efforts to get urban support for farm subsidies.
Rising use makes food stamps a target
Krissy Clark Jun 6, 2012
The recession has boosted the number of Americans on food stamps to 44 million.
When unemployment runs out -- what's next?
Mitchell Hartman Jun 1, 2012
More long-term unemployed workers turn to food stamps and other government programs.
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.
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.
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.
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