Posted: 10/17/2013 2:36:08 PM EDT
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http://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa738_web.pdf A little research article I found today that came out yesterday. It's fun and sad to read. |
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Time to unpimp the lunch lady.... |
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Executive Summary The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the food assistance program formerly known as food stamps, has become America’s fastest growing social welfare program. As recently as 2000, just 17 million Americans participated in the program at a cost of less than $18 billion. Today, roughly 48 million Americans receive SNAP benefits, costing taxpayers more than $78 billion per year. Yet according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 18 million American households remain “food insecure.” |
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Executive Summary The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the food assistance program formerly known as food stamps, has become America’s fastest growing social welfare program. As recently as 2000, just 17 million Americans participated in the program at a cost of less than $18 billion. Today, roughly 48 million Americans receive SNAP benefits, costing taxpayers more than $78 billion per year. Yet according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 18 million American households remain “food insecure.” Take away the cell phone, cig's, beer, and big screen for a more secure dinner table... |