Corbett’s cuts food stamp program

DAILY NEWS Column: THE CORBETT administration policy of requiring asset tests for food stamps sounds a lot better than it actually is.

Put in place last May, it ostensibly preserves government resources for the neediest while insisting that those with their own resources use them.

Seem sensible?

In fact, it’s a restrictive step, shunned by most states. It needlessly punishes already-struggling low-income citizens, and it won’t save Pennsylvania money… (more)