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10-04-2010, 10:59 AM
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Location: deafened by howls of 'racism!!!'
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More than $69 million in California welfare money, meant to help the needy pay their rent and clothe their children, has been spent or withdrawn outside the state in recent years, including millions in Las Vegas, hundreds of thousands in Hawaii and thousands on cruise ships sailing from Miami.
State-issued aid cards have been used at hotels, shops, restaurants, ATMs and other places in 49 other states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, according to data obtained by The Times from the California Department of Social Services. Las Vegas drew $11.8 million of the cash benefits, far more than any other destination. The money was accessed from January 2007 through May 2010.
$69 million in California welfare money drawn out of state - latimes.com
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fire up the excuse machine!  |
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10-04-2010, 11:07 AM
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I think it just shows how badly governed California is and has been for many years.
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10-04-2010, 11:15 AM
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Location: Full Time: N.NJ Part Time: S.CA, ID, Coastal GA
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fabulous.
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10-04-2010, 11:22 AM
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Location: deafened by howls of 'racism!!!'
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Originally Posted by Jaggy001
I think it just shows how badly governed California is and has been for many years.
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the people who drew the money have no reponsibility? |
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10-04-2010, 11:26 AM
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Location: California
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This is why I don't whine when the Governor threatens to cut social services to help balance the budget. It can take the hit without hurting anyone.
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