After a sharp partisan debate, the Assembly voted today to allow persons convicted of drug felonies to receive federal food stamps without having to prove that they are enrolled in a drug use prevention program. More: continued here
Read More »Calif. lawmakers OK bill allowing drug felons to collect food stamps; about 900 could qualify
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s state Assembly has approved a bill that would allow drug felons to collect food stamps. Under the federally funded program, people convicted of drug felonies are banned from receiving the aid after they leave prison. More: continued here
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The measure, if approved by the Senate and Gov. Schwarzenegger, would allow about 900 California felons to receive food stamps, costing the federal government up to $1 million. More: continued here
Read More »Assembly OKs food stamps for drug felons
After a sharp partisan debate, the Assembly voted today to allow persons convicted of drug felonies to receive federal food stamps without having to prove that they are enrolled in a drug use prevention program. More: continued here
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Calif. lawmakers back food stamps for drug felonsThe Associated PressCalifornia's state Assembly has approved a bill that would allow drug felons to collect food stamps. Under the federally funded program, people convicted of …Calif. lawmakers back food stamps for drug felonsOne News Page (blog)all 135 news articles » More: continued here
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s state Assembly has approved a bill that would allow drug felons to collect food stamps. Under the federally funded food stamps program, people convicted of drug felonies are banned from receiving the aid after they leave prison. But states can opt out of that ban, …
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