Tricky Ricky/ Sneaky Snyder

[imiubu]

He signs one bill to give 10 Million towards advertising "Pure Michigan".

Then there is this too:

 

http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/house_republican_unveil_welfar.html

 

House Republicans unveil welfare changes, including drug tests

 

Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 2:53 PM

Updated: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 3:32 PM

By Monica Scott The Grand Rapids Press

 

 

LANSING -- House Republicans today introduced legislation to change the state's welfare system.

 

The legislation allows for drug testing in certain cases, ensures illegal immigrants don't receive benefits and continues to limit assistance to 48 months for able-bodied adults. A limit was passed in 2006 but is set to expire on Sept. 30. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have limits, ranging from two to five years.

 

"Welfare plays an important role in our society as a way to help people get back on their feet during a time of temporary crisis, not to create a lifetime of dependency," said Rep. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, who introduced one of the two bills. "The plan is focused on empowering chronic welfare recipients to find work while still protecting those who are most vulnerable."

 

But Judy Putnam, communications director for the Michigan League for Human Services, said this will push more families with children deeper in poverty even though Gov. Rick Snyder has made reducing child poverty a state goal.

 

"We know that eliminating support for these families with young children will end up costing us more down the road," Putnam said. "Almost all long-term cash assistance families – those on assistance for 60 months or more – are working and complying with their work plans and the state’s mandates."

 

The measure requires the state to test recipients for substance abuse if there is reasonable suspicion of abuse, a suggestion that has been controversial when raised in the past. Last year, random drug testing was proposed as part of legislation to end abuse of Bridge Cards, electronic debit cards that replaced food stamp coupons.

 

"Drug testing will ultimately help people overcome their addictions so they can support themselves and their family," Horn said. "Welfare recipients also need to know that their assistance can't be used for alcohol or cigarettes instead of food for their children."

 

The plan also requires the state to verify the residency status of each non-U.S. citizen applicant. The legislation incorporates a three strikes and you're out disciplinary program where recipients could be permanently banned from cash assistance after three offenses.

 

Residents would still be able to use food stamps for longer than 48 months. It would also exempt from the time limit senior citizens, pregnant mothers, domestic violence victims and, adults who are physically or mentally incapacitated, and adults with a disabled child at home.

 

E-mail Monica Scott: mscott@grpress.com

 

What happened to this sentiment?:

 

http://www.libertystatepark.com/emma.htm

 

Statue of Liberty National Monument

Emma Lazarus’ Famous Poem

A poem by Emma Lazarus is graven on a tablet

within the pedestal on which the statue stands.

The New Colossus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

[+Silverblue]

I wish I could get outta here but where would I go?

 

Sb

[MORE COWBELL]

i dont think this is the sort of freedom the Patriots/Liberalists/founders had in mind...

one way or another mind expansion

 

will only take place in a PEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest finallyfree09]

hope it doesnt affect mmj consumers

[Retta]

790,538 signatures in 90 days to get rid of Governor Rick Snyder, I''m willing to help get them.

[kruztydj]

Where do I sign ????? Big protest in Lansing today or this weekend and may just drive over. We need to recall all these dumbasses....... I love how he wants to end being able to elect our own city govts and wants to be able to take a city over whenever he wants. Yeah we need to send him packing already..... Where do I sign ???????????????????????????????????????????? :jipo:

[+ProPlayer420]

Let him really know how you feel!!!! I did....felt good...lol

Call and give your name and zip to the nice lady.

 

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder

Olds Plaza

P.O. Box 30013

Lansing, MI 48909

...Fax:(517)335-6863

Tel:(517)373-3400

[wolfgama]

Mich..Thought J.G. Was bad hang on!!!.From bad to worse!!.....We will be leaving Mich..When i retire!!...Tax our pension!! I worked my A$$ off for that!!......