Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements

[OhioChick]

Source: AP

January 30, 2016 at 1:04 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month.

The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy — specifically, falling unemployment. But it is raising concerns among the poor, social service providers and food pantry workers, who fear an influx of hungry people.

Recent experience in other states indicates that most of those affected will probably not meet the work requirements and will be cut off from food stamps.

For many people, "it means less food, less adequate nutrition. And over the span of time, that can certainly have an impact on health — and the health care system," said Dave Krepcho, president and chief executive of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2016/01/over_1_million_face_loss_of_fo.html#incart_river_home

[valerief]

1. And the GOP Congress is saying, "Starve the bastards. We got ours." nt

[LiberalArkie]

2. When they think starve them, they know that when people with families are hungry

petty crime goes up, and might I say the lawyers, prisons and FOP make money.

[daleanime]

4. +1

[forest444]

7. And as far as the GOP voters themselves,

the biggest obstacle to getting over this "welfare queen" obsession of theirs is the perception that most people on assistance are minorities (particularly African-Americans, for whom Republicans seems to have a particularly sharp hatred).

[LiberalArkie]

10. White males especially are too proud of a species to admit to any one that they need help. I have

been there, would rather rather raid garbage cans when I was younger than ask for help, would rather catch sprinklers running early in the morning than go to a shelter for a shower. White males are bred to be the strong independent type. Even at 68 it is still hard to ask for help.

[forest444]

13. But you certainly have a sense of humor.

And empathy for your fellow man.

That's not always the easiest thing in the world to feel.

[LiberalArkie]

14. Thank you, there have been many points in my life where that is all I had.

[forest444]

16. You wear it very well, Liberal Arkie.

So many people get jaded or bitter, you know?

Let me tell you, a nice, warm cup of St. John's Wort tea really soothes when it's one of those days. A little Bossa Nova is really nice too.

[JCMach1]

3. There are some areas where there are just no jobs... full-stop

It's just going to blow out poverty and hunger even more in those areas.

[daleanime]

5. ......

[Kip Humphrey]

6. Don't have a job? Then you don't need to eat. Is this how republicons reduce unemployment?

[potone]

9. This is particularly bad for women.

In the absence of reliable child care it is difficult for women to keep their work schedules. More affluent women have more access to child care that they can afford, although it is always expensive. I view this as not only part of the war on the poor, but also the war on women.

[Travis_0004]

28. It does not apply to anybody with children.

[potone]

31. If that is true than that is good.

But I thought that even women with children had to either be in job training or work to get the benefit.

[LiberalArkie]

18. You can't just blame it on Republicans, we have a lot of wealthy Democrats in power that feel and

act exactly the same way.

[Kip Humphrey]

19. or "How to Recognize a Former Republicon 'my-party-left-me-in-the-nineties' Democrat"

[LiberalArkie]

21. The ones I knew have never been Republican but have always been wealthy.

Generally easy to spot, multiple doctorates and other degrees, head of social service departments etc. Completely enable to comprehend the people they are supposed to help, because they do not have contact with the poor at all. They have "people" that do that.

[trillion]

30. The republican answer to the homeless is kick them out of shelters and put the in the street.

I wouldn't be surprised if their answer to starving people is withhold food.

There is something seriously something wrong and sociapathic about a whole lot of republicans.

[Travis_0004]

32. I believe the person who signed this law was Bill Clinton

[trillion]

33. Ugh. He did a whole lot of bad to the poor under the guise of appeasing the republicans on a

national budget balance around 96. We used to say he was the best Republican President we ever had.
He also gave us the TPP.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

36. No job? Just occupy a bird sanctuary, you'll be fed.

This is a stupid condition for food stamps.

[Faux pas]

8. Kickin'

with great disappointment and sadness.

[w0nderer]

11. could i ask you to repost to working poor and poverty groups? or i could if you want, thanks

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1284
and
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1118

[OhioChick]

12. Please feel free to do so

[w0nderer]

20. x-post via ohiochick::: Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements

ok, done, thx


title:
x-post via ohiochick::: Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements


X-post via Ohiochick from:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141331342
also xposted to working poor:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1284582
also xposted to poverty:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/11181039

Over 1 million face loss of food stamps over work requirements
Source: AP

January 30, 2016 at 1:04 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requirements that began kicking in this month.

The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was triggered by the improving economy — specifically, falling unemployment. But it is raising concerns among the poor, social service providers and food pantry workers, who fear an influx of hungry people.

Recent experience in other states indicates that most of those affected will probably not meet the work requirements and will be cut off from food stamps.

For many people, "it means less food, less adequate nutrition. And over the span of time, that can certainly have an impact on health — and the health care system," said Dave Krepcho, president and chief executive of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2016/01/over_1_million_face_loss_of_fo.html#incart_river_home

[Tab]

15. So much of this is out of whack

I know someone with little money for prescriptions, no insurance except hospitalization, but a 401(k)/IRA that is the only safety net remaining (and it only has $10k, which is the only resource for a deposit on an apartment after the house gets foreclosed on), not working, but therefore too rich for medicaid but too poor for medication, especially if you're talking a few hundred a month for prescriptions only. Even if you THINK you have money, often you don't. I know the IRA might sound like a lot of money for some, but it can disappear in a hurry between deposits, moving, lawyers, and losses.

[dreamnightwind]

17. Bill Clinton helped do this

The work-for-food requirements were first enacted under the 1996 welfare reform law signed by President Bill Clinton and sponsored by then-Rep. John Kasich, who is now Ohio's governor and a Republican candidate for president.

[Live and Learn]

23. +10,000 nt

[Politicub]

24. Welfare "reform" was one of the more odious pieces of legislation from the 90's

It's negative effects were masked by the tech bubble at the time.

[ForgoTheConsequence]

26. Hillary said welfare reform was a "success".

Funny.

[nashville_brook]

29. "ending welfare as we know it" also ends civil society as we know it.

[dreamnightwind]

34. I'm sure this is just a coincidink, but look who the NY Times endorsed

The work-for-food requirements were first enacted under the 1996 welfare reform law signed by President Bill Clinton and sponsored by then-Rep. John Kasich, who is now Ohio's governor and a Republican candidate for president.

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/nyt-endorses-clinton-kasich-218444

The New York Times endorses Clinton, Kasich

[JesterCS]

22. I'm one of them

Been ting to get disability since 2003 for social anxiety, depression, and bad knees. Basically I was only able to keep my food stamps while applying for SSD. I can't work an 8 your shift and I have trouble because of anxiety attacks. So I've fallen through the cracks basically because now SS says they can't pay me SSD or SSI because I didn't work enough in life, lost my food stamps, my meager 115 dollars a month. Thank god my parents understand my issues, otherwise I'd be on the street

[dreamnightwind]

35. Sorry to hear this

and I completely understand, somewhat similar issues here. Best to you, hopefully society will grow more compassionate and less Darwinian.

[Flying Squirrel]

25. Yeah, I'm gonna lose mine

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No way I'm gonna go through their ridiculous program for 20 hours a week for $194 a month in food stamps. Subtract from that the $99 monthly buss pass I'd have to buy to get back and forth to the center, and that's $1.09 an hour (not counting commute time). How worth it would that be to anyone? So I'll just have to let the food stamps go bye bye.

[elleng]

27. 'improving economy'

[Todays_Illusion]

37. This can be labeled a political dirty trick, they will blame Obama for the cuts.

While the billionaires are enjoying another luxury weekend

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/267641-koch-network-spent-nearly-400-million-in-2015

The Koch network hired out the entire Renaissance Resort and Spa. Koch staff and security guards are stationed throughout the resort and screened cars at the front gate to prevent infiltration. The hotel has a championship golf course, a sand-beach pool, and 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Hung in the hotel lobby is a giant banner announcing the theme of the event, “A Vision to Unleash America’s Potential.”

[Corey_Baker08]

38. Most Here In Indiana Saw This Deplorable Act Take Place November 1st...

It was Indiana Governor Mike Pence's Way Of Saying Happy Thanksgiving To Low Income Hoosiers...

Damn I Couldn't Imagine Handing Over Even More Essential Services To These Republican Governors, Before Cutting Or Eliminating SNAP Benefits These Greedy Ass Governors Should Have To Live A Mandatory Minimum Of 1 Month On The Average Residents' SNAP Allowance...

[Agony]

39. and still… Mr Krepcho managed to make $184,000 last year.

we are a very rich country with a maldistribution of cash.

at least 2 others running the food bank also pulled in 6 figures