No More Jet Skis, Maine Tells Food Stamp Recipients:
The state announced this week that it will disallow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for childless households with certain assets worth more than $5,000. Ref. Source 1s
45 million Americans rely on food stamps, 1 million about to lose them - report:
One in seven Americans still depends on food stamps, according to Bloomberg News. Now with the US economy on the rebound, some states are imposing time limits on the program, and that could mean trouble for the 45.4 million people relying on them. Ref. Source 9c?
Congressman Wants To Allow States To Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients:
Aderholt argues that the change would save money. It would also narrow eligibility for the program for people who automatically qualify through federal heating assistance. His office estimates that the savings would amount to about $1.2 billion. Ref. Source 2c.
Food Banks Brace for Long Lines as Thousands Lose SNAP Benefits:
Across the country, food banks and other organizations that serve the needy are preparing for long lines as childless adults begin losing SNAP (Formerly food stamps) benefits due to the return in over 20 states of a three-month time limit for able-bodied adults. Ref. Source 4r.