An astounding 80% drop in food stamps recipients in just over one year, and a 114% increase in incomes. Who could possibly argue with these results?
What you are neglecting is that the group that dropped 80% are not typical nor significant part of food stamp participants. They were able-bodied adults ages 18-49 without dependents who were required to find at least part time work. They are not the chronic welfare recipients. Furthermore this group was monitored and received help finding jobs that most welfare recipients do not receive. During that time period the unemployment rate for that age group fell by nearly 50%. Considering the above, a decrease of 80% is not that remarkable.
Also this group is only eligible to get 90 days of food stamps every 3 years.