2007 House Bill 4923 (Distribute food stamps on twice-a-month basis )

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Introduced by Rep. Andy Meisner (D) on June 14, 2007, to distribute food stamps to individuals on a twice-a-month basis, instead of monthly. Note: Some grocery stores have complained of monthly "boom/bust" cycles related to when food stamps are distributed.
- Referred to the House Family and Childrens Services Committee on June 14, 2007.
  - Reported in the House on February 20, 2008, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the House on February 28, 2008. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on February 28, 2008.

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1) how about we just [by Anonymous Citizen on March 11, 2008]
stop issuing food stamps altogether.

why not, instead, use some of those forclosed houses to put them in. have them grow a garden to supply their own food, have them dig a well to supply their own water, have them dig a septic tank to supply their own waste treatment, and let them 'live and let live'?

they would owe the total of the property after ten years, or they would be forcefully evicted. they have THAT LONG to become successful.
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2) Lets [by Anonymous Citizen on March 11, 2008]
do away with the farm bill also
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3) No [by Anonymous Citizen on March 11, 2008]
A farm bill being negotiated in Congress could block such a move, It includes a provision that would ban states from changing food-stamp distribution from once a month.

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