Posts Tagged SNAP Benefits
Changes to SNAP Mean More Benefits Are on the Way to Virginia Families
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2021
Struggling families across Virginia are about to get a little more help. Michael Pope reports that people who receive food assistance are about to see a moderate increase.
Proposed Cuts to SNAP Benefits Could Hit Rural Virginia Especially Hard
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 8, 2018
Congress is considering a massive change to the food stamp program. And, as Michael Pope reports, the change would hit rural parts of Virginia the hardest.
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From NPR News- Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct December 5, 2021"My client came forward at this time because she felt in sharing her story and related documentation, she could help protect other women," said attorney Debra Katz on Sunday.
- Bob Dole, longtime GOP senator and 1996 presidential nominee, dies December 5, 2021After recovering from wounds suffered in World War II, Dole went on to represent Kansas in Congress for more than 30 years.
- At least 13 people are dead after volcano erupts on the Indonesian island of Java December 5, 2021Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia's most densely populated island, spewed thick columns of ash more than 40,000 feet into the sky, and sent searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes.
- Pope Francis returns to Lesbos, Greece and pleads for action on migrant crisis December 5, 2021Francis returned to Lesbos, an island that has been at the heart of a massive wave of migration to Europe, and called on nations to end "this shipwreck of civilization."
- Thomas Gavin might be America's most prolific artifact thief — but the jig is up December 5, 2021Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the '60s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the East Coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.
- Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct December 5, 2021
- From BBC News
- Covid: Travel changes too late to halt potential new wave - scientist December 5, 2021The return of pre-departure Covid tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on Tuesday.
- Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend' December 5, 2021Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
- Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon December 5, 2021Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
- Manchester Arena attack: Families 'disgusted' by memorial trespassing December 5, 2021Fences at a site dedicated to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack were pulled down on Sunday.
- Mobo Awards honour Dave, Little Simz, Wizkid and Ghetts December 5, 2021Dave wins best album and Little Simz wins best female at the first full Mobo ceremony since 2017.
- Covid: Travel changes too late to halt potential new wave - scientist December 5, 2021
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