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Feeding Greed
An undercover investigation by the KNXV team revealed food stamp fraud as a rampant problem. Retailers gave food stamp wielders cash-back, though that was specifically prohibited. An elaborate food stamps for money trade was also discovered.
Tags: food stamp; welfare; low-income; fraud; department of economic security; DES
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Fostering Sexual Abuse
The Phoenix New Times' investigation of Arizona's foster care system revealed that the state "often fails to monitor the welfare of children it has placed in foster homes and has frequently put kids in dangerous situations, including placing them in homes with a history of abuse."
Tags: Arizona Department of Economic Security DES Child Protective Services CPS