Several House Republicans have introduced a proposal that would require food stamp recipients to show photo identification when making purchases -- a move they say is necessary to prevent fraud in the program that aids 1 in 7 Americans.
Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz., introduced the SNAP Verify Act, which would require individuals who receive acceptance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to present a photo ID when buying products at stores that accept food stamp recipients.
"My bill simply requires the photo identification of authorized users of SNAP electronic benefit cards at the point of transaction," Salmon said in a statement. "With over $750 million in SNAP card and food trafficking fraud each year, it is time Congress take action to address the rampant waste in this program."
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7 comments:
I think it would be a start in the right direction. Why not drug testing for anyone on Government assistance.
I think they get debit cards now for their welfare, but years ago when I worked at a bank, the recipients had to show their welfare photo i.d. to cash their check. Seems like the same idea, so there shouldn't be a problem. It's to make sure the correct person is using OUR money.
That's Racist...per the New Black Panthers...
Wah..Wah..Wah!
For those of you out there that think this is "unfair"... just remember that you are spending other peoples money. I want more over-site to see that the money is not being totally thrown away.
BTW, this sure will not play well in North Carolina!
I think it's a splendid idea.... Start today...
Here's an idea, how about an ID to vote?
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