GOP seeks broad reform of food stamp and nutrition programs
House Republicans Pat Roberts and Bill Emerson push to include all Agriculture Department nutrition programs in welfare reform. They favor consolidation but warn against pure block grants without oversight. GAO notes $1.8 billion in 1993 overpayments and the need to curb fraud while preserving program goals.
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