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GOOD: Governor Makes Able-Bodied Citizens Actually Work for Benefits

Updated: March 19, 2017 at 11:38 am EST  See Comments

If Governor Paul LePage has his way, most individuals receiving food stamps in his state will be expected to work 20 hours per week or spend that time volunteering. Anyone who refuses to meet the requirement will be limited to three months of benefits over a three-year period, according to the Maine Republican’s proposal. The