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Experts are predicting that the USA will soon have the greatest number of food-stamp recipients since the federal program began in the 1960s, according to The New York Times.
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 28 million Americans will receive aid during the coming fiscal year. Total costs to the federal treasury are expected to hit $36 billion at that time, up from $34 billion in the 2008 fiscal year.

Here are some sobering statistics from the Times story:
•  One in eight Michigan residents receives food stamps.
•  The number of aid recipients increased in more than 40 states between December 2006 and December 2007.
•  At least six states -- including Arizona, Florida and Maryland -- posted 10% increases in just one year.
•  To be eligible, a family four has to earn less than $27,560.

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the World Food Program reported

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