Who are Katrina's victims?

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http://www.americanprogress.org/atf/cf/%7BE9245FE4-9A2B-43C7-A521-5D6FF2E06E03%7D/KATRINAVICTIMS.PDF

Someone asked a question about welfare in New Orleans. The maximum monthly welfare benefit in LA is $240. Regardless of how many children, the maximum is $240 per month.

The maximum length of time you can get welfare in LA is 24 out of any 60 month period with a lifetime limit of 60 months (the lifetime 60 month limit is federal and hence in effect in every state. Some states have shorter lifetime limits like Tenn at 18 months, Idaho at 24 months and Utah at 36 months.

Welfare accounts for less than 2% of tax dollars. The interest on the national debt is 20% of tax dollars. JUST THE INTEREST.

Some fast, handy facts you might need for the days ahead.

[Another Bill C.]

1. Thanks, I could have used that last night.

I had to reply to an e-mail circulating that stated the major problem in New Orleans now was lawlessness and looting because of the welfare state it had become.

[Suich]

2. WOW! just wow! I had no idea it was that low.

I'm keeping this one bookmarked forever! Thanks!