People On Food Stamps Can Keep Buying Junk With Your Tax Dollars, Obama Judge Rules

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People On Food Stamps Can Keep Buying Junk With Your Tax Dollars, Obama Judge Rules

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

A federal judge on Monday struck down multiple state pilot programs that restricted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients from using their benefits to buy unhealthy foods. Obama- appointed U.S. District…

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