welfare

Once again, a state's suspicion that poor people are addicts is unconfirmed.
Today just seven states still have full bans on drug felons receiving food stamps.
"People on welfare tend to be seen as undeserving of more expensive options and of wasting taxpayers' hard-earned cash."
It's part of a pilot program to reduce poverty.
A senior Republican says it's the compassionate thing to do.
The federal government offers more than $90 million a year for employment and training programs.