MADISON – Wis. lawmaker wants healthier use of food aid

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A Wisconsin state lawmaker wants food stamp users to eat healthier — whether they want to or not.

 

Rep. Dean Kaufert, a Republican from Neenah, would cut the use of food stamps on junk food. In other words, for people in FoodShare, the state’s nutrition assistance program, it’s out with the Cheetos, Coca-Cola and Suzy Qs and in with the leafy produce.

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