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Congress is considering changes in the $80 Billion food stamp program, known as SNAP.
Many food stamp recipients in New York lost access to food after Sandy because stores couldn't swipe electronic benefits cards.
Politicians keep bringing up the food stamps program this election season — how does that affect the people who actually use them?
As the 2012 presidential election enters its final days, we examine one of the stars of the campaign. Not binders or Big Bird. This one begins with the letter 'F' — food stamps.
If millions more Americans are relying on food stamps, does that mean the program is working or failing?
VP candidate says businesses can grow jobs and private donations can displace the safety net.
The food assistance program grew from rural efforts to get urban support for farm subsidies.
The recession has boosted the number of Americans on food stamps to 44 million.
More long-term unemployed workers turn to food stamps and other government programs.
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.
