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In reply to the discussion: My friend just lost her food stamps. [View all]still_one
(92,187 posts)2. Can she appeal?
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Poor old dear. Recommend local food pantries, churches, and Meals on Wheels if
txwhitedove
Jun 2013
#3
A nation of I got mine so fuck off. That is what this country has become. Sadly people
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#12
That's a good idea but often there are long waiting lists for senior housing. n/t
totodeinhere
Jun 2013
#47
She can take comfort in the knowledge that the transnational corporations in the military-industrial
Arugula Latte
Jun 2013
#40
The Senate farm bill that passed this week calls for cuts in food assistance of
snappyturtle
Jun 2013
#45
Not to be making light of her situation, but some people are even worse off than that.
totodeinhere
Jun 2013
#46
It wouldn't necessarily have to be a stranger. Perhaps she could team up with a friend. n/t
totodeinhere
Jun 2013
#53
Poor folks don't get the luxury of itemizing deductions, even charitable donations and medical care.
kestrel91316
Jun 2013
#78
If you live in senior housing, you can deduct medical expenses from your rent.
graywarrior
Jun 2013
#80
have they adjusted the CAP FOR INFLATION YET???? why isn't EVERYTHING TIED TO INFLATION?
pansypoo53219
Jun 2013
#79
But the government can WASTE billions on NSA surveillance and faked up wars.
Enthusiast
Jun 2013
#86