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As USDA begins gathering data on food stamp recipients, it widens its ask of states

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More than 40 million people rely on food assistance programs run by the states and funded by the federal government. The Agriculture Department has told states to turn over their personal data, along with data of members of their household, by July 30. (Getty Images)
More than 40 million people rely on food assistance programs run by the states and funded by the federal government. The Agriculture Department has told states to turn over their personal data, along with data of members of their household, by July 30. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on July 24, 2025.

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