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N.H. Debates New Eligibility Formula For Government Assistance


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For conservatives , the idea makes common sense: Require people who receive government assistance, such as food stamps, to hold a job or engage in community service. Opponents, however, say this ignores challenges facing a population already weighed down by poverty. A bill in the Senate, SB7, would change income eligibility for food stamps, and includes some work requirements. Opponents say it would exclude thousands of Granite Staters in need of assistance, but supporters argue it focuses on
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