Until 2002, the Food Stamp Program Imposed an Assets Test

question 33

Multiple Choice

Until 2002, the food stamp program imposed an assets test on potential recipients

• A) causing those who had an asset like a car or home to be ineligible.
• B) making it impossible for many recently unemployed to collect food stamps
• C) because the government did not want food prices affected by give aways.
• D) Both options A and B are true.
• E) Options A, B, and C are true.

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