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Judge blocks bans on using food stamps for sugary drinks and candy

Newseze Wire·Tue, Jun 23, 10:54 AMWire: Philadelphia Inquirer

Since last year, the Agriculture Department has approved waivers in more than 20 states that allow them to bar SNAP participants from using it to buy soda, energy drinks and candy.

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Since last year, the Agriculture Department has approved waivers in more than 20 states that allow them to bar SNAP participants from using it to buy soda, energy drinks and candy. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Judge blocks bans on using food stamps for sugary drinks and candy

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