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Overview and Perspectives on the Food Stamp Program

RCED-85-109 Published: Apr 17, 1985. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 1985.
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Highlights

GAO reviewed five major Food Stamp Program issues, including: (1) program accountability and integrity; (2) program simplification; (3) nutritional adequacy of the program; (4) the interrelationship of the program with other food assistance programs; and (5) program coverage and eligibility requirements.

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