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North Carolina lawmakers are discussing a draft proposal that would prohibit sales oflottery tickets to people who receive public assistance or who are in bankruptcy.
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The Insider reports that Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, said the measure is among several targeting the N.C. Education Lottery that may come up during the legislative session.
"We're giving them welfare to help them live, and yet by selling them a ticket, we're taking away their money that is there to provide them the barest of necessities," Stam said.
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Makes sense.
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(01-25-2013, 02:50 PM)Simon Peter Wrote: North Carolina lawmakers are discussing a draft proposal that would prohibit sales oflottery tickets to people who receive public assistance or who are in bankruptcy.
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The Insider reports that Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, said the measure is among several targeting the N.C. Education Lottery that may come up during the legislative session.
"We're giving them welfare to help them live, and yet by selling them a ticket, we're taking away their money that is there to provide them the barest of necessities," Stam said.
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Makes sense.
wish there was a link to the whole article.
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(01-25-2013, 04:11 PM)blondemom Wrote: wish there was a link to the whole article.
SP don't need no stinkin' links.
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News...e-bankrupt
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(01-25-2013, 04:11 PM)blondemom Wrote: (01-25-2013, 02:50 PM)Simon Peter Wrote: North Carolina lawmakers are discussing a draft proposal that would prohibit sales oflottery tickets to people who receive public assistance or who are in bankruptcy.
How much do you know about US entitlement programs? Take our quiz.
The Insider reports that Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, said the measure is among several targeting the N.C. Education Lottery that may come up during the legislative session.
"We're giving them welfare to help them live, and yet by selling them a ticket, we're taking away their money that is there to provide them the barest of necessities," Stam said.
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Makes sense.
wish there was a link to the whole article.
http://m.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-W...e-bankrupt
