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A record-breaking 46.5 million Americans use food stamps
Suspicions are arousing as reports stating a record-breaking 46 million Americans are using food stamps were re-released before and after the broadcasting of the highly anticipated Democratic National Convention — which had a strong first night filled with passion and inspiration. The data, which can be found on the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service’s website, was released earlier this year. Reputable business source, Bloomberg reported the data earlier in August on its website; however, CNBC reported the data on Tuesday — before the DNC — and New York Post reported the data on Wednesday — after the DNC.
The actual number of citizens using food stamps is unclear among the three aforementioned sources. Bloomberg is reporting the number of Americans who are using food stamps to be 46.497 million from May 2012. CNBC is reporting the number of Americans who are using food stamps to be 46.37 million as of June 2012, and New York Post is reporting the number of Americans who are using food stamps to be 46.7 million — with no indication of the month the data reflects. The question is: If this information was already reported in August, why is it being re-reported this week?
This isn’t the first time people have suspected that the conservative media is attempting to destroy enthusiasm for the DNC and President Obama. This week, news of former President Bill Clinton’s insensitive remarks made in 2008 to Ted Kennedy about President Obama surfaced in the media. Reports allege Clinton told Kennedy: “A few years ago, this guy would have been carrying our bags.” Clinton and President Obama are said to have clashed after President Obama won the bid for Democratic presidential nominee over Clinton’s wife, but it’s interesting that the statement made four years ago is just now acquiring attention this week.
