"House bill would require background checks on those seeking federal benefits"

[WorseBeforeBetter]

"RALEIGH — A county social services office would need to conduct a criminal background check on all applicants and recipients of federal food and cash assistance under legislation Republican lawmakers say is necessary to protect the integrity of the programs.

....

Harris also asked the bill’s supporters the cost and who will pay for background checks for the 1.8 million people in North Carolina who currently receive assistance. But lawmakers gave no answers before approving the measure and sending it to the full House, which may take a vote this week.

Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/04/02/2796738/house-bill-would-require-background.html#storylink=cpy

"Protect the integrity" -- their new mantra.

[MichiganVote]

1. Whew..for a minute I thought this was about background checks for the gun lovers.

Once again, Republicans never let me down. When it comes to the stupid, they exceed my expectations.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

4. Our "Democratic" senator Kay Hagan doesn't support them...

Gun Background Checks Face Long Odds In Senate
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/04/gun-background-checks-senate.php

And the good ol' boys controlling the NC legislature? No fucking way.

My disgust levels are off the charts...

[MichiganVote]

7. Sure is a weird place to live, the US.

[babylonsister]

2. Wow. "Lawmakers" go first, the bastids.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

5. Unemployment is around 9.5%...

guess this is their big idea for "job creation" -- background checks. That, and picking up trash along the roadways as part of a "Hero Crew."

[silverweb]

3. OK, I have a question.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Is it legal for states to set the requirements for federal benefits?

My guess is that this will never survive a legal challenge, so it's just reTHUGs making big, bold, meaningless, stupid gestures again for political purposes.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

6. As of July 1st, NC will halt the federal extension of UI benefits...

and they're getting away with it:

http://unemployedworkers.org/sites/unemployedworkers/index.php/site/blog_entry/n.c._enacts_harshest_cuts_to_unemployment_insurance_shutting_off_federal_ui

Will they get away with background checks for federal benefits? I really have no idea.

[FBaggins]

8. Probably yes

Most such programs are administered by the states - often with a great deal of latitude