Local lawmakers are fuming over an Obama administration policy promoting welfare and EBT benefits for immigrants, with a â??welcomeâ?? package and promotional website that encourage new arrivals to take advantage of the nationâ??s generous government largesse.
â??I think itâ??s a complete outrage that weâ??re encouraging people coming here to get on public assistance,â?? said state Rep. Shaunna Oâ??Connell, a Taunton Republican who has fought for EBT reform. â??We should be encouraging people to be self-sufficient. These programs are rampant with fraud and abuse.â??
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