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Addressing Food Stamp Fraud and State Cooperation: A Federal Initiative
In a recent effort to combat widespread fraud within the food assistance program, the federal government has uncovered alarming figures indicating significant abuse. An investigation revealed that 186,000 deceased individuals' Social Security numbers were being used to falsely claim benefits. Moreover, half a million people were found to be receiving benefits more than twice, suggesting systemic issues in the oversight and management of the program.