Bill aims to stop welfare withdrawals at strip clubs
Photographer: KNXV
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Posted: 02/01/2012
Strip club welfare?
House Republicans are worried some receiving welfare may be having a little too much fun.
So, they're set to vote on a bill that would ensure electronic withdrawals of welfare funds won't be allowed from ATM's at strip clubs, casinos, or liquor stores.
In 2010 then-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger blocked the use of welfare ATM cards at those places in California because it was reported $5 million were spent at casinos over three years.
The bill being discussed in the house would implement a nation-wide ban.
So, how do you feel?
Should the government be able to give you specific locations on where to withdraw money, or do you totally agree with the ban?
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINTWhat is ABC15 Now?
ABC15 Now! is your chance to interact with ABC15. It's the show where we buzz about the day's stories and ask for you to get involved. Watch it at 3 p.m. every weekday on ABC15.
Sound off on the ABC15 Now! Facebook page or on Twitter using the hashtag #now15. You may see your comments on the air!
You can also email comments: Now@abc15.com
More ABC15 Now!
-
What? Tracking students using microchips
A school district in San Antonio has just unveiled plans to test out a new microchip system that will track students.
-
OK? Gwen Stefani dyes son's hair
-
Law would bar anonymous online comments
-
MIT scientists solve ketchup problem
-
Are your kids too old to see you naked?
-
New Zealanders to pay $15 cigarette tax
