The Senator makes a statement that if this fee was not paid, it would enable the family to spend--I think the figure used was $1,600 on food and clothing. The Senator said that earlier. And if the addict is using the money to buy cigarettes, that certainly doesn't free up any additional spending power unless the Senator sees another way to do it. I am not quite sure I understand where the Senator goes with that.
Discussing the implications of a fee on family spending during Senate debate.
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