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House bill would allow drug testing for food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House Republican is renewing a GOP push to allow drug tests for low-income food stamp recipients, a…
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Maine crackdown on food stamp fraud offers a model
The U.S. government spent $1 trillion last year on means-tested welfare aid, providing cash, food, housing, medical care, and social…
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Probers uncover record $13.7 million in welfare fraud
BOSTON – State welfare fraud investigators uncovered a record $13.7 million in bogus claims in fiscal 2015, according to state Auditor Suzanne…
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LePage welfare reforms drive controversy in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine – Republican Gov. Paul LePage's push for welfare reform continues to generate controversy in the Pine Tree State. Supporters…
