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New Mexico

TexasTowelie

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4. I'm on SNAP benefits so I know the rules pretty well.

Reply to Live and Learn (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 03:58 AM

Jun 2015

I am on a medical waiver due to disability issues and had my 50th birthday earlier this month. Job search and educational training typically does not qualify for the work requirements. The problem in New Mexico is that the industrial base is so undeveloped that the only employment opportunities are either in tourism or mining.

I agree that the governor is trying to placate her Republican base.

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State seeks tighter food stamp rules [View all] TexasTowelie Jun 2015 OP

An awful lot of people getting SNAP also work. Live and Learn Jun 2015 #1

I don't believe that an additional 80 hours will be required from TexasTowelie Jun 2015 #2

Perhaps, but the article didn't specify such. Live and Learn Jun 2015 #3

I'm on SNAP benefits so I know the rules pretty well. TexasTowelie Jun 2015 #4

The rules must be defined by the states. In California there are no work requirements Live and Learn Jun 2015 #5

How are some going to get to where they are voluntarily working, with no car and/or no money for DhhD Jun 2015 #6

Martinez has done nothing. The state jomin41 Jun 2015 #7