Tag: food stamps

Republican – “Overfed” Dominicans in New York are Abusing Food Stamps as a “Fat Pill” – Video

On the Fox News’ Hannity program last night, a panel was assembled to talk about food stamps. Using a story about a 29-year-old California surfer who is abusing the food stamp program while dining of lobsters, Sean Hannity asked his panel to respond to the lifestyle of the surfer. ‘Vice’ co-founder Gavin McInnes took issue with… Continue reading Republican – “Overfed” Dominicans in New York are Abusing Food Stamps as a “Fat Pill” – Video

Dick Cheney – Obama is Cutting The Military to Increase Food Stamps

‘Dick’… Cheney was true to name and self last night when he did a telephone interview on Fox’s Hannity Show. Asked about the news that the Obama administration is considering cutting the military, Cheney responded with the usual racist stereotypes, typical of… well… racists. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is proposing cuts to the military… Continue reading Dick Cheney – Obama is Cutting The Military to Increase Food Stamps

His Dad Made Over $100million, but Muhammad Ali’s Son Lives on Food Stamps

In 1986, when Muhammad Ali Jr. was 14 years old, his father, the greatest boxer alive, picked up the teen for a visit. “We got in the car, and I said I needed to stop for something to eat,” Ali Jr. recalls. “By the time I came back out, he was gone.” Ali Jr. called… Continue reading His Dad Made Over $100million, but Muhammad Ali’s Son Lives on Food Stamps

Republicans Want Food stamp Recipients to Show Photo ID to Buy Food

Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) on Wednesday introduced legislation to require food stamp recipients to produce a valid photo ID every time they purchase food with their Electronic Benefits Transfer card. Under the Food Stamp Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, anyone caught using someone else’s EBT card illegally would be banned from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Continue reading Republicans Want Food stamp Recipients to Show Photo ID to Buy Food

VIDEO: Aunt Concerned About Her Foodstamps as Nephews Die in Fire

This is just amazing. Sad, but truly amazing… and not in a good way. Two children, 2-year old Catareon Dunn and 3-year old Ladareon Dunn, were left home alone shortly before a fire broke out. Watch this video and listen to the aunt of the kids explain that she has no regrets in leaving the… Continue reading VIDEO: Aunt Concerned About Her Foodstamps as Nephews Die in Fire

Panera Bread CEO Joins Fight Against Cutting SNAP – Lives on Food Stamps Budget

Mr. Shaich agreed to try to get by on the average amount allocated to individuals in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of a hunger awareness campaign in which a number of corporate executives and politicians are taking part – September is Hunger Action Month — and to bring attention to a Congressional proposal to cut… Continue reading Panera Bread CEO Joins Fight Against Cutting SNAP – Lives on Food Stamps Budget

House Republicans Cut $16 Billion From Food Stamps For The Poor

Democrats failed on Wednesday to block Republican attempts to cut billions of dollars in food assistance to poor American families, having earlier denounced the plans as an “abomination” and “immoral”. The Republicans included the $16bn cut to the food stamp programme over the next decade as part of a five-year farm bill debated in the House… Continue reading House Republicans Cut $16 Billion From Food Stamps For The Poor

Mother Sent To Jail For Lying On Food Stamps Application

We all know that there are some systems that are set up against the poor that benefit the rich.  A good example of this is the following story. A mother of two is sent to jail for lying on her food-stamp application, while bankers largely responsible for our economic downfall and cheating the middle class out of… Continue reading Mother Sent To Jail For Lying On Food Stamps Application