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Food stamp use hits 25 million in January
A record 25 million Americans, about one in ten, enrolled in food stamps in January according to USDA data. The pace showed signs of slowing from December, with Florida Nevada and New Hampshire posting the largest increases. Iowa saw a 9 percent year over year rise to 193,000 recipients. A Dayton pilot will test smart cards to replace paper coupons for benefits.
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