Sunday, January 3, 2010

Millions out of work, living on nothing but food stamps |

 

Bermudez belongs to an overlooked subgroup that is growing especially fast: recipients with no cash income.

About 6 million Americans receiving food stamps report they have no other income, according to an analysis of state data. In declarations that states verify and the federal government audits, these people described themselves as unemployed and receiving no cash aid: no welfare, no unemployment insurance, and no pensions, child support or disability pay.

Click on the following for more details:  Nation & World | Millions out of work, living on nothing but food stamps | Seattle Times Newspaper

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