Bill to eliminate counting assets for food stamp applicants advances
Lincoln Journal Star Senators eager to take some of the difficulty out of applying for food stamps got encouragement Thursday. Legislators advanced a bill (LB543) that would eliminate an "asset test" for eligibility for food stamp benefits. If it passes, Nebraska would … Food stamp bill allows savings Food stamp program roars while fraud investigations wimper, data shows Neb. lawmakers approve proposal to do away with asset test to become eligible … |
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