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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
A judge ruled the federal government cannot block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to buy candy and sugary drinks. The decision overturns restrictions in 23 states supported by the 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign led by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who argued such purchases contribute to health issues.
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