Isabel food stamp probe nets nearly 48 social service workers

Daily Press ^ | 2 April 2005 | Frank Carol

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A few applications for emergency aid remain to be reviewed in the fraud investigation.

Nearly four dozen local social services employees were fired, disciplined or quit amid investigations into whether they lied to qualify for emergency food stamps following Hurricane Isabel.

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Ah, more gubmint workers "helping themselves".

[JOE43270]

Yes, They are. I've worked for local government for almost thirty years now. The employees are their own worst enemy. I have seen through the years people that make less money per hour than me having years where they made twenty to twenty-five thousand dollars more than I did. Am I whining, not for a second. I didn't steal mine, I had to be there every minute to make my wages. Government is a necessary employer though in some places even the leaders condone this. I have never passed out the first political phamphlet so I somtimes am suprised that I this close to retiring. With my age and the years I have in in a couple months they won't be able to stop me. I will be glad to be gone.

[BIGZ]

They should all apply for jobs at the United Nations.This would look great on their resume.

[William of Orange]

'nearly 48 social service workers'

I don't get this part, how many is 'nearly 48'? Would that be 47, 46 or maybe 47.9????