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Food stamp program cuts lead to 'staggering' need increase

Clip: 11/25/2013 | 6m 54s

Food stamp program cuts lead to 'staggering' increase in need

The stimulus funds used to boost our nation's SNAP program during the economic recovery ran out on Nov. 1 meaning many Americans who rely on food stamps are now forced to make do with less. The NewHour's Mary Jo Brooks reports on how the cuts are impacting Colorado families and how other organizations are picking up the slack.

11/25/2013 | Rating NR

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