Patriot-News Gov. Corbett's food stamp change hurts the working poor like mePatriot-NewsShe lived on a pittance from Social Security and $14 a month in food stamps. That's right, $14 a month. Gov. Tom Corbett changed the asset limits on food stamp recipients. As my great friend and her daughter, Louanne, …
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Read More »Prisoners get food stamps illegally – Fond du Lac Reporter
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Read More »Asset limit goes into effect for food stamp recipients – WFMZ Allentown
CBS Local Asset limit goes into effect for food stamp recipientsWFMZ AllentownThe state of Pennsylvania will be reinstating limits on who can receive food stamps starting May 1st. The “assessment test” considers the amount of money applicants have on hand as well as any assets they may have in stocks …
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