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Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits
The Healthy SNAP Act would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP benefits.
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Some Governors Seek Ban on 'Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food'
Several governors and legislatures are looking to ban SNAP recipients from using their food stamps to pay for candy and soda.
Soda and candy ban from SNAP products: These states want to prohibit junk food from being bought with food stamps
The Trump administration plans to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy. Here are the states considering these new ...
Sen. Husted cosponsors bill to restrict SNAP junk food purchases
WASHINGTON, D. C. - U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is cosponsoring legislation that would block people from using Supplemental ...
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Some governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back
“Given the relationship between junk food and poor health ... an ounce of difference on health,” the trade organization American Beverage said. “Obesity has skyrocketed in the last two ...
Arkansas moves to ban 'junk food' from SNAP program: 'Definition of crazy'
Arkansas seeks to ban junk food like soda and candy from SNAP and lead a national push for healthier benefits to “Make ...
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Trump and Sanders move to restrict junk food purchases with food stamps but allow rotisserie chicken
Sanders makes a move to open up one hot food to SNAP recipients, while banning food assistance from covering junk food.
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Ohio Sen. Jon Husted wants to ban junk food from being purchased with SNAP benefits
“American taxpayers are footing the bill on ... Secretary Brooke Rollins pushed for states to crack down on junk food purchases with food stamps. "Our two agencies are pursuing reform to the ...