Food stamp enrollment falls by 4.3 million as fraud crackdowns and stronger economy cited
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:17 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The United States Department of Agriculture reported that 4.3 million fewer people are receiving SNAP benefits. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed the decline to intensified anti‑fraud efforts and an improving economy, which she said reduced need for assistance.
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