All we need is immigration reform

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method114 said:

ReimTime said:


One thing I think he could do is make Nationwide drug testing for welfare applicants mandatory.

Several states have done this and ended up losing money. Theres no point in setting up a system to save money only to have it cost you money.

 

http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/02/26/3624447/tanf-drug-testing-states/

Welfare is only one form of income redistribution in the traditional sense. Its also a fraction of the overall government assistance.

Welfare in the traditional sense is literally cash handed to "low income" people. 
Next, and separate, you have Food Stamps which is split into EBT funds and at least in my state actual cash assistance.
Next, and again separate, you have rent assistance.
Next, and again separate, you have daycare assistance.
Next, and again separate, you have Medical Asisstance/ State sponsored medical programs.
Next, and again separate, you have education assistance such as the pell grant and state programs.

Lastly, and imo the most annoying of the programs,you have the EIC (earned income credit). People who literally pay ZERO income tax (they get it all back) get a check from the government for up to $5200. This is in addition to the Child credit, the Childcare credit, the Education credit, etc. We personally know a single mom of 2 kids that works as a CNA (certified nursing assistant). She gets all the government assistance I listed above - makes only $17,000 a year - but still recieved a ~$8000 tax return.