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Old 05-21-2008, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FrugalFish View Post

Learning this has brought up a lot of questions for me- namely, how does the gov't calculate a fair amount for food stamps? Is it based on a certain diet? Is it based on a percentage of what the average American family spends? I have a lot of problems with how the welfare system works. I'm all for social programs, but not to the extent that even people who will not work for a living are able to afford more than people who work long, difficult weeks.

Sorry to vent, this really irks me.

They calculate based upon your income, family size, and other household expenses.

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