Charles Goldstein, D/B/A Chucky's Drive in Grocery v. United States

BOGGS, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Charles Goldstein, d/b/a Chucky’s Drive In Grocery in Memphis, Tennessee, appeals a district court order affirming a decision of the Food and Nutrition Service (“FNS”) of the United States Department of Agriculture permanently disqualifying his business from participating in the food stamp program. For the reasons discussed herein, we affirm the district court’s order.

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Goldstein owns and operates a grocery and deli store in a low-income neighborhood. He began participating in the food stamp program in April 1985. By signing the certification on his application…