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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead (Mostly what other say will be in italics, what I say will not. There will be occasions when this is messed up or forgotten, but generally it will true- for those keeping track of the opining vs the reporting!)

Saturday, March 30, 2013

The Most Important Thing to Remember About America's Food Stamp Boom - Jordan Weissmann - The Atlantic

Regardless of nutritional benefits and any (largely discredited) whining about lax eligibility requirements, food stamps have been shown in study after study to have the MOST economic impact of any aid program. The money is spent and 'velocity' magnifies the effect through the economy. If you want to fix the economy, give everybody six months of food stamps! :)
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