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Food Power: A Review of the Options and Arguments of the Potential Use of U.S. Grain Exports as an Instrument of Foreign Policy
This report outlines the United States position in foreign relations as it pertains to food exports.
A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program
The Food Stamp Program has undergone a number of major changes since its modern version was established in 1961. It is now one of the largest "welfare" programs and provides an income supplement to the food-purchasing power of more than 18 million persons each month, at a cost of nearly $7 billion annually. This report traces the history of the program from 1961 through 1979, with an emphasis on how program rules, philosophy, participation, and costs have changed over the years.
A Concise History of the Food Stamp Program
The Food Stamp Program has undergone a number of major changes since its modern version was established in 1961. It is now one of the largest "welfare" programs and provides an income supplement to the food-purchasing power of more than 18 million persons each month, at a cost of nearly $7 billion annually. This report traces the history of the program from 1961 through 1979, with an emphasis on how program rules, philosophy, participation, and costs have changed over the years.
Background on the Termination of the Food (Commodity) Distributions Program for Needy Families and Individuals
This report discusses the termination of the Food (Commodity) Distribution Program and the transition to the national Food Stamps program. It provides a brief overview of the history and functioning of the Food Distribution program and the gradual switch to Food Stamp programs in most areas following the passage of the Food Stamp Act in 1964.
How the Food Stamp Program Works: A Resource Paper
This report provides details on the food stamp program in the United States, such as eligibility criteria and how recipients can use their food stamps. In appendices, facts and figures on monthly coupon allotments, purchase requirements, and monthly net income standards are provided for the United States and its territories.
The Food Situation in Pakistan
This report provide comprehensive and accurate data on the production of food in Pakistan.
Federal Food Assistance Programs And Selected Nutrition Education Programs.
This report is about the Federal Food Assistance Programs And Selected Nutrition Education Programs.
Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, infants, and children (WIC): Background and Issues
This report addresses the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which was created in 1972 as a two-year program to make supplemental foods available to pregnant and lactating women, infants, and to children who were determined by competent professionals to be nutritional risks because of inadequate income.
Estimating the population eligible for food stamps
This report Estimates the population eligible for food stamps who participate in the food stamp program.
Brief Summary and section-by-section analysis of amendment no. 582.
This report is a brief summary along with a section-wise analysis of the Amendment no.582 which is about simplified food stamp distribution for the recipients of family assistance benefits or aid to the aged, blind and disabled.
Hunger and Malnutrition in the United States: How Much?
This report describes the brief review of the hunger issue in America is developed from an examination of various approaches to determining the nutritional status of the nation.
Food Stamp Program: Summary of 1971 Revisions of Rules and Regulations
This report discusses changes to the food stamp program made in 1971.
Analysis of Food Stamp Program Participation and Costs, 1970-1980
This report explores the causes of historical growth in the food stamp program.
A Legislative History of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
This report chronologically sequences the legislative development of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Agricultural Policy, Food Policy, Nutrition Policy, and World Food Problems: A Select Bibliography, 1969-1974
This report provides a bibliography of resources related to agricultural, nutritional, and food policy and world food problems that were published between 1969 and 1974.
Food Testing and Inspection program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration
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Brief Legislative History and Summary of P.L. 91-671, The Food Stamp Act Amendment of 1970
This report provides a legislative history and summary of the major provisions of the Food Stamp Amendment Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-671).
Federal Regulation Of Labor Management Relations in Agriculture Proposals in the 92nd Congress and their Background.
This report is about the Federal Regulation Of Labor Management Relations in Agriculture Proposals in the 92nd Congress and their Background
The World Food Conference: Implications for Congressional Action
This report discusses the World Food Conference held in Rome, Italy in November 1974 which was organized by the UN to address food shortages, international hunger relief, and improved food production methods. Major recommendation of the conference and possible Congressional action related to these recommendations are discussed.
Hunger, Malnutrition, and Food Programs in the U.S.: 1969 - Selected References
This report addresses hunger, malnutrition, and food programs in the U.S. in 1969.
Agriculture Policy, Food Policy, Nutrition Policy, World Food Problems: A select Bibliography 1969-1975
This report is a bibliography on agriculture policy, food policy, nutrition policy, world food problems.
Federal Food Assistance Programs
This report details the forms of food assistance such as the provision of meals, food subsidies, aid in food purchase, provision of foodstuffs, and supportive food services which are administered by three departments; Department of Agriculture, Community Services Administration, and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
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