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LETTER: Food stamp eligibility requirements are too liberal

Your Aug. 30 editorial chastises President Joe Biden for expanding the food stamp benefit. But you miss the real point of contention: A family of four right now can make $52,404 a year and get (before Mr. Biden’s increase) $8,160 ($680 a month) in benefits.

I would be happy to be hired as a construction worker, new Las Vegas teacher or a call center supervisor for $50,000 so my wife can stay home with 2 children and get another $680 to buy food — including unhealthy potato chips and ice cream.

Expanding benefits is fine, but only if salary qualification levels are reduced.

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