"Record number of Americans using food stamps"
Quote:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Food stamps, the main U.S. antihunger program which helps the needy buy food, set a record in September as more than 31.5 million Americans used the program -- up 17 percent from a year ago, according to government data.
The number of people using food stamps in September surpassed the previous peak of 29.85 million seen in November 2005 when victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma received emergency benefits, said Jean Daniel of the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service.
September's tally -- the latest month available -- was also boosted by hurricane and flood aid, Daniel said on Wednesday.
But anti-hunger groups said the economic downturn is the main reason behind the higher figures.
"It's a disturbing trend," said Ellen Vollinger, legal director with the Food Research and Action Center. She said she expects more people will turn to food stamps as unemployment figures rise and the economy remains weak.
One in 10 Americans were participating in the food stamp program as of September, said Dottie Rosenbaum, analyst with Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank.
Full article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE4B28CB200...
Where can I get some of
Where can I get some of these stamps?
It would have been nice if
It would have been nice if this article had mentioned the millions of illegal aliens(and their children who become automatic citizens, and don't forget, Ron Paul wants to stop children of illegal aliens becoming automatic citizens) who are taking advantage of food stamps. But I suppose since Reuters is a left leaning biased news outlet, can't expect them to mention things like that.
Too many U.S. citizens are unaware of millions of illegal aliens taking advantage of the welfare system. Here are some links on he subject
http://www.the-signal.com/news/archive/995/
http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
http://www.alipac.us/article-print-1618.html