Press Room
(February 2, 2012)
"An asset test is a complete waste of Pennsylvania taxpayers' money at a time when our state can't afford to squander any of its resources," said Coalition Director Carey Morgan.
(January 27, 2012)
"Do we really want to reduce access [to SNAP benefits] for senior citizens?" Vilsack asked.
(January 24, 2012)
It is hard to imagine the problem warrants a change that will penalize people who are working hard to get back on their feet.
(January 19, 2012)
"If they had a chance to sit in my shoes, they would be happy to have a program to help people who did work all their life."
PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE OP-ED: The food stamp asset test would be a disaster for poor Pennsylvanians
(January 18, 2012)
My own small savings is set aside for my funeral and burial expenses, and I was terrified that it would disqualify me for the food stamps I need to pay for groceries.