Essay about Welfare Fraud Betting Against the Odds

Title Welfare Fraud: Betting Against the Odds Introduction The issue that I have decided to address is welfare abuse. I propose that due to the government’s lack of foresight, welfare recipients have been cashing EBT benefits at ATM machines in California casino’s. Research question: Can something be done to ensure that welfare benefits will be used as intended by the recipients? Readers: Mainly Californian tax payers, but in a broader sense it could be anyone who is concerned about the welfare system, including recipients. This topic addresses the needs of the taxpayers to be informed about what is happening to their tax dollars going into the TANF program. At this time I am focusing on California, but I may include†¦show more content†¦Plan to Collect Information I will continue to use sources such as; newspaper articles, editorials, commentaries, magazine articles, books from the LBCC and Albany public libraries, databases, link to the Library of Congress, and a multitude of online resources. The article that alerted me to this issue made me think about the flaws in our welfare system. I also began to reflect upon the flawed character of the welfare recipients involved. I intend to consult with reference librarians at both libraries and perhaps a welfare representative if possible. I am mailing a questionnaire to Governor Schwarzenegger’s spokesman Aaron McLear. I do not expect a response, but if he did reply it would add credibility to my claim. I have also schedule an interview with a former California welfare recipient. I will ask her about her personal experience with TANF and the process of applying for benefits. 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