Nebraska governor makes right call on federal aid

[Billiejeens]

Shouldn't the parents be feeding their kids?

What is this the 1950's?

 

[jotathought]

Whites like you love to deny that herd of elephants in the room when you make dumb comments like this.

In 2017, Demos published a study titled, “The Asset Value of Whiteness: Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap.” On page ten, this statement is written:

“The median white single parent has 2.2 times more wealth than the median black two-parent household and 1.9 times more wealth than the median Latino two-parent household.”

Family is not the answer.

Why do white single parents make 2.2x the wealth? You're focused on stats without providing the "why" ... Since you seem to be the expert .. please explain.

 

[BluesLegend]

Doesn't seem to be the case .. in fact, you can buy all sorts of non-nutritional crap using taxpayer funds.

Poor Dems on assistance buy cases of bottled water...wait for it...then pour out all the water and turn the empty bottles in for the bottle return money and buy drugs with the money.

 

[Robert W]

I'm quite sure former Nebraska strong safety Jim Pillen won't reject government subsidies (WELFARE) for farmers or for increased law enforcement in Omaha, but this...

Nebraska governor stands firm on rejection of federal money to feed food-insecure children​

Nebraska's Republican governor on Friday reiterated his rejection of $18 million in federal funding to help feed children who might otherwise go hungry while school is out.

Nebraska will not participate in the 2024 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children — or Summer EBT — program, Gov. Jim Pillen said in a written statement. That statement came as advocates for children and low-income families held a news conference outside the Governor’s Mansion in Lincoln to call on Pillen to change his mind before the Jan. 1 deadline to sign up for the program.

The program — part of federal assistance made available during the COVID-19 pandemic — would provide pre-loaded EBT cards to families whose children are eligible for free and reduced-price lunches at school. Those families would receive $40 per eligible child per month over the summer. The cards can be used to buy groceries, similar to how SNAP benefits are used.

“COVID-19 is over, and Nebraska taxpayers expect that pandemic-era government relief programs will end too," Pillen said in his statement. Pillen announced on Dec. 19 that Nebraska would not participate in the program. He has drawn a firestorm of criticism for later defending that stance at a news conference by saying, “I don't believe in welfare."

MSN

"We will fight for the unborn, but once they are born, they are on their own". This is the Republican way.

Gov. Pillen Reiterates State Won’t Take S-EBT Funds

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LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen reiterated Nebraska would not enroll in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) program provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nebraska, as well as neighbor states like South Dakota and Iowa, have stated they will not seek S-EBT federal funds. Gov. Pillen’s statement follows:



“COVID-19 is over and Nebraska taxpayers expect that pandemic-era government relief programs will end too.



To be clear, this does not mean that hungry kids will lose access to summer nutrition programs. Nebraska continues to participate in the existing USDA Summer Food Services Program (SFSB), which best ensures access to nutritious food options and protective services to children who are in need.



Those added benefits are simply not available through the enhanced S-EBT program. Children who are fed on-site by trained program providers are ensured healthy meals and snacks, as well as access to educational and enrichment activities.



The on-site aspect of SFSB also allows providers to spot more serious issues like malnutrition, neglect and abuse – which are often missed when children are out of school during the summer months.”

 

[Manonthestreet]

U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against 47 Defendants in $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme

The Department of Justice announced today federal criminal charges against 47 defendants for their alleged roles in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

www.justice.gov

this is how libs care for the poor

 

[IM2]

Why do white single parents make 2.2x the wealth? You're focused on stats without providing the "why" ... Since you seem to be the expert .. please explain.

Don't pretend you don't know why.

 

[BS Filter]

Mighty "Christian" of you to advocate taking food out of the mouths of poor kids, asshole.

Christophobic bigot.

 

[meaner gene]

Feel free to provide the list IM2

Google says zero. Prove Google wrong, vermin.

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[Clipper]

Christophobic bigot.

"God loving" hypocrits who advovate taking food out of the mouth of poor kids.

Try practising what you preach. For ONCE.

 

[jotathought]

Most families with EBT cards don't have computers

They go to the grocery store don't they ? Do they not have these approved junk foods? You do realize that over 2 billion dollars was spent on soft drinks and sugary drinks alone? Are cokes and pepsi a staple component to provide a nutritious meal?

In fact, nearly 25% of SNAP is spent on junk food alone.

 

[MarathonMike]

Oh good. More racist screed and illogical posturing from lil im.2.

SSDD

 

[IM2]

Poor Dems on assistance buy cases of bottled water...wait for it...then pour out all the water and turn the empty bottles in for the bottle return money and buy drugs with the money.

I find it funny what republicans come up with for excuses.
Another example of why people can't stand right wingers.

 

[Clipper]

You animals live with food insecurity because you burn loot and murder your own fucking neighbors and neighborhoods.
Starve to death.
Decent people won't miss you

Decent people? That would leave YOU out of the equation.

 

[jotathought]

Don't pretend you don't know why.

Because they work higher paying jobs? Please .. share.

 

[MarathonMike]

"God loving" hypocrits who advovate taking food out of the mouth of poor kids.

Try practising what you preach. For ONCE.

No Party has caused more suffering to America's poor kids than YOUR Democrats. WTF UP!

 

[meaner gene]

Or, you know, keep having sex but with the addition of BIRTH CONTROL...

Birth control is only 90% effective.

 

[jotathought]

I find it funny what republicans come up with for excuses.
Another example of why people can't stand right wingers.

Another reason why many people can't stand free loaders who use their tax payer dollars to buy billions of dollars of junk food.

 

[jotathought]

Birth control is only 90% effective.

Compared to unprotected sex?

 

[The Irish Ram]

"God loving" hypocrits who advovate taking food out of the mouth of poor kids.

Try practising what you preach. For ONCE.

Stop having poor kids...

 

[Billiejeens]

Decent people? That would leave YOU out of the equation.

No.