Political Quotes

“the fastest growing large program we have by far is the Food Stamp Program. It has gone from $20 billion to $80 billion since 2001, grown four times. It has doubled since 2008. This year proposes another $10 billion increase--14 percent. One of the big reasons is that we have a growing utilization of categorical eligibility where if one qualifies for LIHEAP, TANF, counseling programs, and any number of other governmental relationships, one also qualifies for food stamps. CBO scores this as costing as much as $10 billion over 10 years. This is a good-government amendment. You can get food stamps. Nobody would be eliminated. You simply have to go to the office and fill out the form and show that you meet the food stamp qualifications and not get by having met other qualifications that are less stringent. I really believe it is a good amendment and would help us save some money and make this program more effective. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time? The Senator from Michigan.”