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Baack Trucker Forum STAFF   Last Seen: 1 Day Ago 09.06 AM Member Since: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Trucker? Trucking Industry Posts: 12,728 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 6,370 Thanked: 4,740 Times

Half of US kids will get food stamps, study says Quote: CHICAGO – Nearly half of all U.S. children and 90 percent of black youngsters will be on food stamps at some point during childhood, and fallout from the current recession could push those numbers even higher, researchers say. The estimate comes from an analysis of 30 years of national data, and it bolsters other recent evidence on the pervasiveness of youngsters at economic risk. It suggests that almost everyone knows a family who has received food stamps, or will in the future, said lead author Mark Rank, a sociologist at Washington University in St. Louis. "Your neighbor may be using some of these programs but it's not the kind of thing people want to talk about," Rank said. The analysis was released Monday in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. The authors say it's a medical issue pediatricians need to be aware of because children on food stamps are at risk for malnutrition and other ills linked with poverty. "This is a real danger sign that we as a society need to do a lot more to protect children," Rank said. Food stamps are a Department of Agriculture program for low-income individuals and families, covering most foods although not prepared hot foods or alcohol. For a family of four to be eligible, their annual take-home pay can't exceed about $22,000. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091103/...en_food_stamps

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Sadly, I am not surprised. What with millions of people being laid off, millions more in foreclosure and some families being reduced to living in their campers at KOA and other camping sites nationwide. It makes sense that many children and adults would be receiving food stamps. For many of these people it's their first time being on any type of public assistance. __________________ My soul is so weary, my body is weak. I find myself too tired to speak. “Love is something far more than desire for sexual intercourse; it is the principal means of escape from the loneliness which afflicts most men and women throughout the greater part of their lives.” ~ Bertrand Russell

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Quote: Originally Posted by GAPrincess Sadly, I am not surprised. What with millions of people being laid off, millions more in foreclosure and some families being reduced to living in their campers at KOA and other camping sites nationwide. It makes sense that many children and adults would be receiving food stamps. For many of these people it's their first time being on any type of public assistance. Campers? I have seen many living in cars in Walmarts.

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Thank God Obama's here to tax us more...... / __________________ A Patriot's Dream Come True.......Beauty, Brains, And Conservative...... Obama and Company: Step aside and let the adults take Charge.......Playtime is over.....

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Working Class Patriot "In Tune"   Last Seen: 18 Hours Ago 03.19 PM Member Since: Jan 2008 Location: Parked in front of Mary Nichols' house....Idling like there's no tomorrow.... Trucker? Trucking Industry Posts: 15,875 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 6,613 Thanked: 4,962 Times

Wait a sec...... Didn't Obama promise fix the economy post haste?????? ...and to think....They still blame Bush...... __________________ A Patriot's Dream Come True.......Beauty, Brains, And Conservative...... Obama and Company: Step aside and let the adults take Charge.......Playtime is over.....

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Roadmedic Truck Forum Supporter   Member Since: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Trucker? 10 Years Posts: 9,264 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 720 Thanked: 1,647 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by Working Class Patriot Wait a sec...... Didn't Obama promise fix the economy post haste?????? ...and to think....They still blame Bush...... I saw some last year as well. It is not something that just happened. Although, there are still more losing everything. Blame can be put on many things.

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Working Class Patriot "In Tune"   Last Seen: 18 Hours Ago 03.19 PM Member Since: Jan 2008 Location: Parked in front of Mary Nichols' house....Idling like there's no tomorrow.... Trucker? Trucking Industry Posts: 15,875 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 6,613 Thanked: 4,962 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by Roadmedic I saw some last year as well. It is not something that just happened. Although, there are still more losing everything. Blame can be put on many things. I was being way beyond sarcastic..... This rut is cyclical..... Bush had just as much to do will a market downturn as Clinton had to do with the uptick..... Sure...you can lower taxes and actually raise revenues or.... raise taxes and close loopholes which will result in layoffs and not ordering inventory replenishments ... But the market cycle is what it is....a cycle...... __________________ A Patriot's Dream Come True.......Beauty, Brains, And Conservative...... Obama and Company: Step aside and let the adults take Charge.......Playtime is over.....

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Quote: Originally Posted by Working Class Patriot I was being way beyond sarcastic..... This rut is cyclical..... Bush had just as much to do will a market downturn as Clinton had to do with the uptick..... Sure...you can lower taxes and actually raise revenues or.... raise taxes and close loopholes which will result in layoffs and not ordering inventory replenishments ... But the market cycle is what it is....a cycle...... Who brought up Bush?

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Working Class Patriot "In Tune"   Last Seen: 18 Hours Ago 03.19 PM Member Since: Jan 2008 Location: Parked in front of Mary Nichols' house....Idling like there's no tomorrow.... Trucker? Trucking Industry Posts: 15,875 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 6,613 Thanked: 4,962 Times

Quote: Originally Posted by Roadmedic Who brought up Bush? It's always inferred...... The trials and tribulations America is going through now..... The masses question their choice of Obama.... Obama then tells the doubting Americans...."We are still dealing with failed decisions of the previous administration....".....Read "Bush"......... __________________ A Patriot's Dream Come True.......Beauty, Brains, And Conservative...... Obama and Company: Step aside and let the adults take Charge.......Playtime is over.....

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Quote: Originally Posted by Working Class Patriot I was being way beyond sarcastic..... This rut is cyclical..... Bush had just as much to do will a market downturn as Clinton had to do with the uptick..... Sure...you can lower taxes and actually raise revenues or.... raise taxes and close loopholes which will result in layoffs and not ordering inventory replenishments ... But the market cycle is what it is....a cycle...... Being irresponsible is not cyclical, it's constant. Driving up to the food stamp place in your 225 with shiny 22 inch wheels while talking on your cell phone. Only in America do we have FAT poor. __________________ Support The Special Operations Warrior Foundation Democrat Values: Jail for People Who Don't Buy Insurance, Citizenship for Border Jumpers Political Correctness Will Be The Death Of Us All Pray For Obama, Psalm 109:8 "Let his days be few; and let another take office."

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