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02-06-12

Ex-Felons Denied Foodstamps, Other Assistance

Across the country, advocates are also pushing state legislatures to ease or eliminate the ban on people convicted of drug felonies receiving food stamps or welfare, because it is the right thing to do. How can elected officials, civic leaders and community activists encourage... Full Story

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