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Michigan

rampartc

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2. louisiana uses $2000 as well

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 27, 2021, 08:00 AM

Nov 2021

and has a maximum value of a vehicle that was set when a new chevy cost $3k. try to get to work in a $2k car these days.

it probably costs as much to administer these means tests as they save in unearned benefuts. i understand that the programs are for poor people, but only by saving can someone move out of poverty.

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Michigan Democrat wants state to end asset tests for SNAP recipients [View all] TexasTowelie Nov 2021 OP

I agree. That sucks. Just looked at my rube state. If you have more than $2001 Hoyt Nov 2021 #1

louisiana uses $2000 as well rampartc Nov 2021 #2