‘Outrage’ over fed EBT push for aliens

Posted on 11 May, 2013 by Amy


by Dave Wedge

Local lawmakers are fuming over an Obama administration policy promoting welfare and EBT benefits for immigrants, with a “welcome” package and promotional website that encourage new arrivals to take advantage of the nation’s generous government largesse.

“I think it’s a complete outrage that we’re encouraging people coming here to get on public assistance,” said state Rep. Shaunna O’Connell, a Taunton Republican who has fought for EBT reform. “We should be encouraging people to be self-sufficient. These programs are rampant with fraud and abuse.”

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2012/11/‘outrage’_over_fed_ebt_push_aliens