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Food Stamp Cuts Could Deal a Blow to Small Grocers

In addition to the hardship many families could face, the cuts to SNAP could lead to the loss of grocery stores in rural areas that already have few food retailers.

© Jessica Attie for The New York Times

Cuts to a federal nutrition assistance program could make it harder for small grocers to stay in business, especially in rural areas where there are already few food retailers.
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U.S. Hiring Slowed in July, Adding 73,000 Jobs

The labor market showed signs of weakening, with 73,000 jobs added in July and gains for the previous two months revised significantly lower.

© Christine Zhang

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States Sue Over Unauthorized Immigrants’ Access to Federal Programs

The suit comes after several federal agencies said they would no longer allow unauthorized immigrants to benefit from more than a dozen health and education programs.

© Gregg Vigliotti for The New York Times

The lawsuit is led by New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, who was joined by 20 other attorneys general.
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Senior Care Work Force

Nursing homes and home care agencies have lost workers as the Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for migrants with temporary legal status.

© Saul Martinez for The New York Times

Staff members serving food to residents of Sinai Residences, a retirement community in Boca Raton, Fla.
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