What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
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How the Supreme Court decides a redistricting case from Texas could affect Hispanic voting strength and House representation from coast to coast.
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