As Congress and the president try to find a solution to the issues surrounding the so-called "fiscal cliff," many observers are left wondering what will be the ulti
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Oct 01 2012
By Dan Glickman
In June of this year 46.7 million Americans—about one in seven—received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP. SNAP is, of course, the name of the program still called “food stamps” by many people.
Sep 21 2012
By Dan Glickman
The failure of Congress to pass a new Farm Bill is another example of the institutional and structural dysfunction currently affecting the Congress.
Mar 09 2012
By Tarek Rizk
In the second of two conversations centered on food (check out our talk from earlier the same day on the role of low-wage food service workers in our economy), former Agriculture Secretary and current Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Congressional Program Dan Glickman moderates a discussion on "The Future of Food."
Jan 17 2012
By Jeff Harris
President Obama called on Congress last week to work with his administration to introduce reforms that would make the federal government more efficient. We asked some of our experts what they would recommend.
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