“Food stamps are not keeping up with the cost of living,” said Dennis Grinnell, who lives on his veteran’s benefits. “Food stamps have got to keep up with the times.”
He said his food stamps decreased by $10 when his veteran’s benefits rose by $21.
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‘In the end, he did save his brothers’
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By Gidget Fuentes - [email protected]
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Vancouver, Washington (AP)
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