A battle is brewing nationwide over whether recipients of SNAP benefits, also known as 'food stamps,' should be allowed to purchase soda and candy with their government food assistance. Critics of the new push to ban soda and candy purchases under SNAP say it unfairly targets lower income families, limits consumer choice and won't result […]
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