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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.

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A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.

The Seattle Times reported the story as "Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks."

2 sources have covered this story, including The Seattle Times and The Independent. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 3 hours ago.

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