Gingrich Uses Food Stamps To Criticize Rivals

by David Welna, NPR

Ever since Congress passed the Food Stamp Act nearly a half century ago, that federal hunger-relief program has periodically become a political target. Over the past decade, the nation's food stamp program has more than doubled in size. This year, the program has become a part of the presidential contest.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 8, 2012