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Senator Frank Lautenberg (2nd R)) and Mayor of Newark Cory A. Booker pose for photos prior to the news conference between Prudential Financial and Devils Arena Entertainment naming the Prudential Center as the new home of the New Jersey Devils on January 8, 2007 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for the NHL)

Booker wants Lautenberg 'blessing' on 2014 run

Zerlina Maxwell
theGRIO REPORT - Booker, who is now in his second term as mayor, is focused on finishing up his tenure and putting Newark on more sure fiscal footing...
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Mayor Cory Booker (City of Newark, New Jersey) speaks at the Tech:Crunch Disrupt SF 2012 Conference on September 10, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)

Why Cory Booker has hunger pains

Ugonna Okpalaoka
theGRIO REPORT - Cory Booker is on day three of his food stamp challenge, which, so far, has resulted in hunger pains and a caffeine withdrawal.
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Republicans want food stamps cut in big farm bill

Jim Abrams, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans say Congress could cut the cost $2 billion a year by just closing a pair of loopholes that some states use to award benefits to people who otherwise might not qualify....
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Food stamp users gain access to fruits, veggies

Dr. Tyeese Gaines
theGRIO REPORT - With recent light shed on 'food deserts' -- or neighborhoods without access to quality healthy foods -- a new initiative shows that partnering with local farmers can help both sides of the deal...
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