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School children getting food in the cafeteria line.
Trump administration weakens Michelle Obama’s signature school lunch reforms on her birthday
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by H. Claire Brown
01.20.2020
Politics
FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2017 file photo, people wave U.S. flags during a naturalization ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In a Los Angeles ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, more than 9,000 new American citizens will hear a newly recorded message from President Donald Trump welcoming them to the country and urging them to help others assimilate to help keep the country
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to consider SNAP use for green card denials
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by H. Claire Brown
01.27.2020
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To combat citrus greening, farmers are spraying medically important antibiotics on their trees
Environment
by H. Claire Brown
02.18.2020
Environment
Farm Scene Markets Food Stamps
Public charge rule takes effect across the nation as Supreme Court removes final barrier
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by H. Claire Brown
02.25.2020
Politics
ONGOING COVERAGE: Four liquor stores in Whiteclay, Nebraska have closed—for now
Business
by H. Claire Brown
05.01.2017
Business
Members of the Arizona National Guard pack and sort food items at a food bank Thursday, March 26, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.
Covid-19 has forced food banks to upend their operations—almost overnight
Health
by H. Claire Brown
03.27.2020
Health
yellow and red onions have been recalled for salmonella August 2020
Onions recalled in all 50 states after Salmonella sickens 500
Health
by H. Claire Brown
08.04.2020
Health
Onion recall expands to include HelloFresh, Trader Joe’s
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by H. Claire Brown
08.19.2020
Health
Red sign that says
Lawmakers are catching up to food delivery companies. They won’t cave in without a fight.
Tech
by H. Claire Brown
08.21.2020
Tech
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