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Maya Schenwar, Truthout: 'The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as food stamps, is one of the most efficient, effective, penny-pinching programs in today s government-scape. Food stamps have cushioned the recession s blow for the 45 million Americans that depend on them for daily meals. And we are not talking government-subsidized caviar: On average, food stamp recipients can expect an allotment of $30 per week. Plus, it s a dream of a stimulus - every $5 in SNAP benefits generates nearly double that in economic activity. However, as the race to 2012 builds and the crazies get crazier, the top GOP presidential hopefuls have turned on this all-star program with a vengeance.'

http://www.truth-out.org/pro-hunger-lobby-gop-frontrunners-fight-aid-starving-americans/1317148242

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Romney: century of American dominance ahead

Romney said he would boost the number of Navy ships and pour more money into defense, outlining proposals to strengthen the military while rejecting multilateral institutions like the United Nations when necessary.

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