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Judge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
The federal government can't block benefits from the nation's largest food aid program from being used to buy candy, soda, and other sugary drinks, a judge ruled.
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A federal judge has made a ruling that affects how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be used. The judge determined that the government cannot restrict SNAP recipients from purchasing certain items with their benefits.
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