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Federal judge blocks SNAP restrictions involving junk food set to take effect in Tennessee, other states
A federal judge temporarily blocked SNAP restrictions in Tennessee and other states, including limits on purchasing junk food like soda and candy. The ruling cited the USDA's incorrect use of federal law when approving state pilot projects aimed at improving health outcomes through restricted purchases.
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