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pghquest · 05-14-2009, 05:30 PM

Pa. lawmaker seeks to close welfare loophole | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/09/2009 (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20090509_Pa__lawmaker_seeks_to_close_welfare_looph ole.html - broken link)

HARRISBURG - When State Rep. Dave Reed toured his local county assistance office a few years back, he was stunned to learn that current law does nothing to prevent welfare recipients from using taxpayer-backed benefit cards to buy alcohol.

"I had no idea at the time that such a loophole existed," said Reed, a Republican from Indiana County. "I don't think most people did."

Now they do. This week, Reed's bill prohibiting the use of welfare benefits, as well as child-support payments, for alcohol purchases unanimously passed the House.

Just a note, the state owns the liquor stores in PA..

thefinalsay · 05-14-2009, 05:31 PM

it doesn't matter. most on welfare can find ways to get cash.

sugarmaple · 05-14-2009, 05:31 PM

I don't know what State you are referring to that permits that, in VT, I believe, food assistance means food assistance; alcohol, cigarettes, TP, paper towels, are NOT covered under food assistance. I might want to check that out in the different states.

Innovator831021 · 05-14-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thefinalsay

it doesn't matter. most on welfare can find ways to get cash.

I have had many instances where welfare recipients offer to put $25 of gas in my car for $15 in cash.

pghquest · 05-14-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmaple

I don't know what State you are referring to that permits that,

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Originally Posted by pghquest

Pa. lawmaker seeks to close welfare loophole | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/09/2009

Just a note, the state owns the liquor stores in PA..

That would be... PA (Pennsylvania)

thefinalsay · 05-14-2009, 05:36 PM

come to the south pro. it's a whole notha ball a wax. when you come to the south, bring me a sub from wegmans.

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Originally Posted by JTraik

I have had many instances where welfare recipients offer to put $25 of gas in my car for $15 in cash.

Innovator831021 · 05-14-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thefinalsay

come to the south pro. it's a whole notha ball a wax. when you come to the south, bring me a sub from wegmans.

Are you saying my returns will be more than 170% ??? I'll bring a better sub than what Wegmans has to offer... as long as I know i'm going to make more money than up here.

sugarmaple · 05-14-2009, 05:53 PM

are you kidding me, that has happened? Boy, I better learn to get real.

stiffnecked · 05-14-2009, 06:39 PM

Fruit, sugar, yeast. Homemade brew. They learn how to make it in prison.

vsmoove · 05-14-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pghquest

Pa. lawmaker seeks to close welfare loophole | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/09/2009 (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20090509_Pa__lawmaker_seeks_to_close_welfare_looph ole.html - broken link)

HARRISBURG - When State Rep. Dave Reed toured his local county assistance office a few years back, he was stunned to learn that current law does nothing to prevent welfare recipients from using taxpayer-backed benefit cards to buy alcohol.

"I had no idea at the time that such a loophole existed," said Reed, a Republican from Indiana County. "I don't think most people did."

Now they do. This week, Reed's bill prohibiting the use of welfare benefits, as well as child-support payments, for alcohol purchases unanimously passed the House.

Just a note, the state owns the liquor stores in PA..

Hope that loophole didn't exist for too long...