Welfare reform

Since welfare can be worth earning anywhere from a high of $60,590 in Hawaii to a low of $11,150 in Idaho

In 33 states and the District of Columbia, welfare pays more than an $8-an-hour job.

In 12 states and DC, the welfare package is more generous than a $15-an-hour job.

http://nypost.com/2013/08/19/when-welfare-pays-better-than-work/

The amount of total welfare received by a person/family should be considered income in kind. After all, if waiters and waitresses are required to report tips as income for tax purposes it is only fair those receiving aid should also report such welfare receipts as income for federal tax reporting.

Skeptical wrote:Since welfare can be worth earning anywhere from a high of $60,590 in Hawaii to a low of $11,150 in Idaho

In 33 states and the District of Columbia, welfare pays more than an $8-an-hour job.

In 12 states and DC, the welfare package is more generous than a $15-an-hour job.

http://nypost.com/2013/08/19/when-welfare-pays-better-than-work/

The amount of total welfare received by a person/family should be considered income in kind. After all, if waiters and waitresses are required to report tips as income for tax purposes it is only fair those receiving aid should also report such welfare receipts as income for federal tax reporting.

Nope - they weren't stupid enough to actually work for it.  No taxes is the perk for their liberal brilliance.