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Regulation of Retailers Authorized To Accept Food Stamps Should Be Strengthened

CED-78-183 Published: Dec 28, 1978. Publicly Released: Dec 28, 1978.
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The Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorizes and regulates retailers who participate in its food stamp program. Approximately 270,000 retailers are authorized to accept food stamps. In fiscal 1977, $8 billion worth of stamps were redeemed by 17 million participants.

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