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Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 10:30 PM UTC

We’re the face of food stamps

When my husband lost his job, we landed in the 47 percent -- and learned how cruel other people's judgment can be

Abby Henson 43 Topics: Great Recession, Life stories, Real Families, 47 percent, Food Stamps, federal assistance

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