A proposed new rule from the USDA may force convenience stores across the nation to stop accepting SNAP benefits, also known as Food Stamps. The curtailment of the benefits at mini-marts could affect both businesses and people living in so-called food deserts. KVCR's Matt Guilhem has more.
Convenience Stores Could Stop Taking Food Stamps
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