Posts Tagged ‘ Food Stamps ’

Under Pressure

Under Pressure

The State of Working Northern Virginia Northern Virginia’s dominance as a national and international business center contributes to its reputation as the great economic engine of Virginia. Parts of the region have some of the highest incomes in the nation, and the educational attainment rates of the workforce make it one of the most...

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Getting Virginia Back to Work

Getting Virginia Back to Work

A Blueprint for Prosperity In the middle of the toughest economy we’ve faced in generations, too many hard-working Virginians have lost jobs, seen their hours or pay reduced, or been forced to clean out their savings just to make ends meet. Yet, just when we need them most, state services have been cut. Crumbling...

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A Full Plate

A Full Plate

Recovery Act’s Food Stamp Increase Boosting Local Economies Across Virginia The increase in food stamp funding passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act delivered an additional $96 million in nutritional assistance to more than 699,000 Virginians between April and October of this year, and it will continue to provide enhanced benefits...

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