A recent proposal that would change the food stamp program nationwide has placed in the spotlight troops who receive the benefit. But why do military members qualify for food stamps at all? The answer lies in the ratio of household size to income.
Why Do Troops Qualify for Food Stamps?
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- First Data is Hiring Veterans
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- Navy Names New Ship Class After Navajo Nation
- Marine Corps Removes Tuition Assistance Restrictions
- Your Tricare Supplement: Eliminate Your Out of Pocket Costs
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- No New Tricare Fees in Proposed DoD Budget
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- Navy Carriers Celebrate 25 Years of Gender-Integrated Crews
- Air Force Officer Launches to International Space Station
- Predator, Reaper Drones Hit 4 Million Flight Hours
- The 9,000 Transgender Troops in Uniform Will Continue to Serve
- Soldiers Try New Marksmanship Test
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