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I have no issue with people who need aid getting it. Unfortunately I see cases where by people abuse the access to aid and use it; and our government does nothing to stop it. I refer to a case to which I've seen first hand, tried to report, and do something about only to be told the government flat out won't stop it. $700 a month in EBT credits to a man and his family who own two national fast food franchises. The $700 gift from tax payers to him doesn't even tip the iceberg to the income he hides and does not report or pay taxes on.
Looks like my comments in other threads about "welfare programs" being utilized by the "working poor" has more validation here:
Surprise
People who work at low-wage and low-middle-wage positions use Food Stamps and Medicaid (along with personal deficit spending via credit cards) to make ends meet. It not just "welfare mommas" folks, our economy is suffering. Something to consider when members discuss eliminating welfare programs accross the board.