"F. George McDuffee" wrote in message ...
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On Wed, 04 Sep 2013 07:05:13 -0700, George Plimpton
wrote:

A bizarre set of fliers distributed in some Portland, Ore.,
neighborhoods over the last month have threatened to name residents who
receive government assistance, to the consternation of many community
members and city officials.
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If you can publish the names and addresses of CCW permit
holders and gun licensees, why not publish the names,
addresses, and amounts of cash, medical, housing, etc.
benefits?

SEE:
THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
5 U.S.C. § 552a (A) (8)

(12) the term "Federal benefit program" means any program administered or funded by the Federal Government, or by any agent or State on behalf of the Federal Government, providing cash or in-kind assistance in the form of payments, grants, loans, or loan guarantees to individuals;

FYI
http://www.forbes.com/sites/theapoth...-in-35-states/


Obviously, the minimum wage is too low in at least 35 states.