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Amazon Prime discounted for low-income shoppers

Amazon Prime discounted for low-income shoppers
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(AMAZON/CNN) - Amazon Prime is offering a discount to low-income shoppers.

Anyone with a state-issued debit card for government benefits can get a Prime membership for $5.99 a month. The service normally costs $10.99 a month or $99 a year.

Prime offers free two-day shipping on many products, as well as access to streaming video and music services.

Prime also gives members discounts on essentials like diapers.

Amazon spokeswoman Julie Law said delivery could make life easier for customers who may not have reliable access to transportation.

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