FreedomWorks Capitol Hill Update, 3 June, 2013
Capitol Hill Update: June 3rd, 2013…
“Farm” Bill, Really?
On June 3rd, the Senate will resume deliberations on the nearly $1 trillion dollar “Farm” bill. However, the majority of the “farm” bill does not actually deal…
Coalition Letter: Reform Food Stamps by Including Taxpayer Protections
FreedomWorks has signed onto the following coalition letter on reforming food stamps and other nutrition entitlement programs in the Farm Bill.An Open Letter to the United…
The Fallacy of Government Assistance
Throughout American history, there have always been those that have fallen on hard times. From British poor laws, brought over by the colonists, to today’s myriad of welfare programs, America…
Tell Your Representative to Cosponsor the State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act
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Obama’s Food Stamp Mania
It was great when we started referring to Barack Obama as the “food stamp president” — and such a fitting title for the current head of the White House. Unfortunately…
The Hunger Champion Awards: Race to Waste
Last year, Ashe County, South Carolina received national recognition from the US Department of Agriculture for their work involving the Department of Social Services. However this attention only highlights the…
Record Number of People Dependent on Government Programs
USA Today reports that a record number of Americans—one in six—are now dependent on government anti-poverty programs. Since the recession began in December 2007, the enrollment and cost of…