This is good. But its mostly bad. Since the great recession, people in Louisiana have been living in dire straits. 31,000 US home grown Americans have already lost their benefits after the first of the year. I believe there is a work program which byes them time.

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http://libertyfirstnews.com/31000-to-lose-food-stamp-benefits-in-louisiana-state-with-fifth-highest-unemployment-rate-on-new-years/