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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
A federal judge ruled the government cannot block SNAP benefits from purchasing candy and sugary drinks, citing violations of the program's definition of 'food.' The decision affects 23 states where restrictions were implemented or planned under the Trump administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign, which aimed to curb obesity and chronic diseases by limiting unhealthy purchases.
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