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Senator Nozzolio Announces Adoption of Legislation to Prevent Welfare Abuse
Michael F. Nozzolio
June 19, 2013
Additionally, this measure would also prevent individuals from using an EBT card to make ATM withdrawals from certain places, including liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment clubs.
EBT cards work like a debit card for welfare recipients. This card contains both Food Stamps and Cash Assistance. Food Stamps have strict regulations on what can be purchased, Cash Assistance does not. Cash Assistance is intended for items that can’t be purchased using food stamps, like soap, toothpaste, school supplies and toiletries. However, recipients can also legally use this cash assistance to buy cigarettes and beer, or even to fund an afternoon at the racetrack or an evening at an adult entertainment club. Currently, there are no laws or regulations against using taxpayer dollars for alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets or gambling.
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