Date: June 25, 1979
Subject: Food Stamps
Description: Helms (R-NC) amendment to cut $328.7 million from the $988.8 million in the bill for the food stamp program. The request for additional funds is a clear example of Carter administration and congressional proclivity to condone and expand programs fraught with corruption and abuse.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 22-66
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