Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on candy, energy drinks

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Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, challenging its food restriction waivers that reduce the types of foods that can be purchased with benefits. Represented by the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ), a nonprofit focused on advancing justice for…

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Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, challenging its food restriction waivers that reduce the types of foods that can be purchased with benefits. Represented by the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ), a nonprofit focused on advancing justice for…

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