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Government Welfare Program – Should There Be Time Limits & Drug Tests? [POLLS]

Billy Goforth — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:40:39 +0000

This is a hugely controversial subject and this article is written to get feedback from you, the American Citizen. Take a look at the information and questions presented below and take the polls to voice what you think is the proper direction for the US Welfare system.

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$1 Million Lottery Winner Also Wins Welfare Fraud Charges for Remaining on Food Stamps

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:59:05 +0000

Money may not buy happiness, but it just might buy you a whole heap of trouble.

One Michigan lotto winner discovered that firsthand after she was arraigned on two felony counts of welfare fraud.

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Dependency Index Sees Biggest Jump Since Jimmy Carter

James G — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:58:30 +0000

Obama has gotten a lot of things done since taking office. Like seeing the national Dependency Index increase by 23%, the biggest two year jump since the original malaise president, Jimmy Carter.

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What the…? Millionaire Couple Busted for Receiving Welfare Benefits

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:20 +0000

Investigators and authorities have learned that a Seattle couple lived in a million-dollar home and traveled the world, all while collecting more than $135,000 in welfare benefits.

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The Daily Vent – Today's Vent Submitted By BJ

Billy Goforth — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:03:20 +0000

Today's Vent Submitted By: BJ

The idea of Taxing the rich to supplement the poor and welfare is the most ridiculous concept on the planet. The idea that Obama wants to tax the people who hire people, to give to people who won't work is asinine.

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Florida Will Be The First State To Drug Test Welfare Recipients

Billy Goforth — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:57:44 +0000

Governor Rick Scott of Florida has signed legislation that will require people applying for government assistance to pass a drug screening. This is expected to be challenged very soon.

The bill was a priority of the governor and is now in the National public light

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Drug Testing Welfare Recipients

Billy Goforth — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:56:52 +0000

How do you feel on this subject? Should people receiving government assistance be drug tested?

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Children Of Illegal Immigrants Welfare Tab Exceeds $600 Million In L.A. County

Billy Goforth — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:45:14 +0000

At what point does the border get secured.
Welfare benefits for the children of illegal immigrants cost America's largest county more than $600 million last year, according to a local official keeping tabs on the cost

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