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Iowa House Republicans advanced a proposal Wednesday that would restrict SNAP users to only using benefits for "healthy foods and beverages." The Department of Health and Human Services would have to request federal approval to override the list of current eligible items.
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The new federal rules aim to protect students across the country from discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
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The head of one northwest Iowa nonprofit says the new plan is appalling and fails to help children and their families.
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent out a letter to the governor's of 44 states that are not meeting federal standards for processing SNAP applications.