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USDA can’t ban soda, candy from SNAP benefits in 5 states, judge rules
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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled. Monday's ruling scuttles restrictions now in place or planned for the federally funded and state-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pr...
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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · Jun 23, 8:45 PM
Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
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The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled. Monday's ruling scuttles re...
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