From American Thinker
''Yes, but don't refer to Obama as "The Food Stamp President." That would be racist and unfair. It would be better to refer to him as "The Hunger Games President." That's cool and trendy.
Don't blame the poor and those unable to find work for being hungry. Blame the man whose policies have led us to this miserable state of affairs.''
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Showing posts with label food stamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food stamps. Show all posts
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Sunday, August 14, 2011
'Michigan Eliminates Food Stamps for 30K College Students'
I'd rather feed our college students than maintain 100 military bases in Italy, but thats just me...........from campusprogress......
"Michigan officials recently eliminated some 30,000 college students from the state's food stamp program in an effort to reduce spending. But anti-poverty advocates say they’re worried the most vulnerable, low-income students will be hit the hardest by the changes.
"Michigan officials recently eliminated some 30,000 college students from the state's food stamp program in an effort to reduce spending. But anti-poverty advocates say they’re worried the most vulnerable, low-income students will be hit the hardest by the changes.
“A consequence of it is that very needy college students who are living at home with parents who are low income are also ineligible for food benefits, simply because they are college students,” said Judi Lincoln, a policy analyst with the Center for Civil Justice, an advocacy organization for low-income persons in Michigan.
During the planning phase of the changes, Michigan officials estimated that between 10,000 and 18,000 students would be deemed ineligible. Lincoln worries that some of the extra students, who bring the total figure to 30,000, may experience undue hardship"...........READ MORE
Friday, August 5, 2011
'A record 45.8 million American using food stamps'
thats depressing.......no pun intended...........from chicago tribune........
"Nearly 15 percent of the U.S. population relied on food stamps in May, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
"Nearly 15 percent of the U.S. population relied on food stamps in May, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The number of Americans using the government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) -- more commonly referred to as food stamps -- shot to an all-time high of 45.8 million in May, the USDA reported. That's up 12% from a year ago, and 34% higher than two years ago".............READ MORE
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