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NY 1 - Congressman Proposes Giving Those On Food Stamps Discount On Fresh Produce

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Date: Oct. 18, 2010
Location: New York, NY
Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income Entitlements and the Safety Net Agriculture and Food

By NY1 News

A local leader is focusing on giving those on public assistance an incentive to make healthier choices.

Congressman Anthony Weiner is proposing legislation that would give Americans who receive federal aid a 50 percent discount on fresh produce.

"The cheapest foods are the ones with the most sugar, the most preservatives, the most salt," said Weiner. "This is a simple fact of life, and if you're on food stamps, that simple fact leads you to buy foods that are simply unhealthy."

Weiner says the bill would cost taxpayers about $2.5 billion to compensate the store owners.


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