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n2doc

(47,953 posts) Sat Sep 10, 2016, 05:20 PM Sep 2016

Gov. LePage to 'privatize' Maine's $62.5M welfare program

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage wants to turn over the administration of Maine's $62.5 million welfare program to a New York City-based nonprofit that's been the subject of a dozen state and federal lawsuits since 2013.

Fedcap Rehabilitation Services acknowledges its recent history of litigation in its bid proposal to Maine officials while also describing its accomplishments.

Chris Hastedt of Maine Equal Justice Partners, a legal aid service, says she's concerned a contract with Fedcap could mean Maine's welfare program will see higher administrative costs and diminished quality.

Maine officials are in the process of finalizing the contract with Fedcap and declined to comment on the organization. Fedcap also didn't respond to a request for comment.

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http://www.wcsh6.com/news/politics/gov-lepage-to-privatize-maines-625m-welfare-program/316482557

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Gov. LePage to 'privatize' Maine's $62.5M welfare program (Original Post) n2doc Sep 2016 OP

Thief piece of shit shenmue Sep 2016 #1

LePage needs to be privatized. nt MADem Sep 2016 #2

a real eye opener luckyleftyme2 Sep 2016 #3

shenmue

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1. Thief piece of shit

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Sat Sep 10, 2016, 05:22 PM

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MADem

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2. LePage needs to be privatized. nt

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Sat Sep 10, 2016, 05:28 PM

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luckyleftyme2

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3. a real eye opener

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Thu Sep 15, 2016, 10:20 PM

Sep 2016

the times record had an editorial on this that all Mainers should be forced to read. It originated in the beacon a progressive paper per article. HE has already broken the law by side tracking 34% of the money to another group an taking from teens for food stamps. the group he is dealing with is not using a competitive bid if I remember right. Seems this group has high paid executives which will siphon more away from the needy. I can't believe he can be so blinded as to not research this group. They have many lawsuits against them which will siphon off more money from the intended. I mean 700,000 dollars for a possible 45 cases of welfare fraud an now this . will someone post the beacon article -I am unable.

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