Putting The D in DHS

Yesterday, I mentioned my concern with California's state issued welfare debit cards being used in casinos and strip clubs (Card Check).

In the wake of Iowa being unable to keep inmates from collecting food stamps, I had no doubts that the California debit card issue could occur here.

I e-mailed the Iowa Department of Human Services about those concerns and I received this anonymous reply...

Iowa began electronic benefits for Family Investment Program (FIP) clients eight months ago. There is nothing currently in Iowa law that restricts the places where FIP recipients can access their benefits.

Candidates, here's another winning issue for you and the scientific community is united in that fact.

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