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Judge Blocks Green Card Denials For Poorer Immigrants

Associated Press

Posted on October 11, 2019 · The Trump administration had proposed that immigrants be disqualified from getting legal U.S. residency if they were likely to become a burden on public welfare programs.

Tags food stamps green cards immigrants medicaid Trump

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Houston SNAP Recipients Can Now Buy Two-For-One At Local Farmers Markets

Jen Rice

Posted on April 16, 2019 · A new program aims to help low-income residents double their benefits when buying local produce.

Tags Commissioner Rodney Ellis farmers market food insecurity food stamps snap Urban Harvest

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Proposed Trump Administration Rule Could Make Houston Sicker

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on December 7, 2018 · The Department of Homeland Security says the rule ensures people who come here are self-sufficient. Local health officials are speaking out.

Tags food stamps immigration public charge wic

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Federal Food Stamp Program That Millions Of Texans Rely On Could Undergo Some Changes

HPM News Staff

Posted on May 14, 2018 · The bill would kick about 125 thousand Texans out of the program

Tags food stamps texans

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Unauthorized Immigrants Shy Away From Signing Kids Up For Food Aid

ESTHER HONIG, HARVEST PUBLIC MEDIA, NPR

Posted on April 27, 2018 · Fearing deportation, some families eligible for SNAP would rather face food insecurity than risk enrolling in the program. Food pantries are stepping up to help unauthorized immigrants feel safe.

Tags families food food insecurity food pantries food stamps snap supplemental nutrition assistance program

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How Would Changes To Food Stamp Program Affect Houstonians?

Florian Martin

Posted on April 9, 2018 · Republicans in Congress want to expand work and training requirements for SNAP recipients

Tags congress food stamps politics poverty snap

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