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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
2
Washington reports a slow start to 1971 with unemployment around 6 percent and inflation above 5 percent. Personal income rose only 4.5 billion in April, while GNP growth lagged forecasts, fueling Democratic criticism of Nixon's economic policies and a hoped 1972 policy turnaround.
Critics condemn the proposed Food Stamp Reform Act and its regulations aimed at standardizing income eligibility. About 124 protest letters cite loss of benefits for many current recipients while the administration estimates 1.7 million could gain eligibility. Families of four with income up to 360 monthly would qualify, with Alaska, New Jersey, and New York at lower cutoffs. small households face stricter limits. Some worry the definition of household excludes unrelated individuals and may bar friends taken in. Supporters include Sens. Percy Cook Dole Bell Oklahoma and others.
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