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Awesome, so we have 15 baby moma and welfare for millionaires, whats the problem?
Seems like these entitlements are working to me?
lol
Seattle welfare recipient lives in million-dollar lake front home
Federal agents raided the home this weekend but have not released the woman or her husband's name because they have not officially been charged with a crime.
However, federal documents obtained by KING 5 News show the couple currently receives more than $1,200 a month in public housing vouchers, plus state and government disability checks and food stamps. They have been receiving the benefits since 2003.
The 2,500 square-foot home, which includes gardens and a boat dock, is valued at $1.2 million. And even though the couple has been receiving the benefits for nearly 10 years, records show that they accurately listed the address of their current home when applying for the state and federal benefits.
A federal official told KING 5 that the couple likely took advantage of a loophole, which allows low-income individuals to receive financial assistance to help them pay their rent and move away from housing projects. However, the law does not require officials to verify what type of home the benefits recipient is living in.
As if the million dollar home weren't enough, the supposedly low-income couple also gave money to various charities and traveled around the world to locales in Turkey, Tel Aviv and resort towns in Mexico, according to court records.
We judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their actions.
Howard Zinn
"The truth is that corporations wield enormous power in Congress and in state legislatures. It is hard to tell where government ends and corporate America begins: the transition is seamless and overlapping.” Justice James C. Nelson
Awesome, so we have 15 baby moma and welfare for millionaires, whats the problem?
Seems like these entitlements are working to me?
lol
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"Be patient. Think clearly. Be rational. Prepare accordingly."
Hopefully they have kids that can pay it all back...
We judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their actions.
Howard Zinn
"The truth is that corporations wield enormous power in Congress and in state legislatures. It is hard to tell where government ends and corporate America begins: the transition is seamless and overlapping.” Justice James C. Nelson
What's not in this piece is that even a home over a million dollars isnt alot of money to Seattle. Same with the Bay Area, that is almost the median price for some places.
But this is ridiculous, then you wonder why a conservative" like myself has a problem with entitlements? The question should be, why dont you!!!
I am going to go out and start impregnating every women that will let me, this is my new career choice. I can't believe I talked my ex's not to have a baby, I need to get scandalous here. fuck.
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"Be patient. Think clearly. Be rational. Prepare accordingly."
Originally Posted by Bosco
You are originally from the bay area?? Where about if I may ask??
Yea, that is not a lot of money in the bay area or Seattle, that damn Old Merc is rich............
I think this is just class warfare~those ppl are just haters & should just leave these good folks alone......... When they get back from their vacation in the Caribbean they are gonna be pissed when they find this out.......
We judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their actions.
Howard Zinn
"The truth is that corporations wield enormous power in Congress and in state legislatures. It is hard to tell where government ends and corporate America begins: the transition is seamless and overlapping.” Justice James C. Nelson
I answered this already, I'm from San Jose. Alum Rock Park area. Foothills.You are originally from the bay area?? Where about if I may ask??
Yea, that is not a lot of money in the bay area or Seattle, that damn Old Merc is rich............
I think this is just class warfare~those ppl are just haters & should just leave these good folks alone......... When they get back from their vacation in the Caribbean they are gonna be pissed when they find this out.......
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"Be patient. Think clearly. Be rational. Prepare accordingly."
Sorry I must of missed it........
We judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their actions.
Howard Zinn
"The truth is that corporations wield enormous power in Congress and in state legislatures. It is hard to tell where government ends and corporate America begins: the transition is seamless and overlapping.” Justice James C. Nelson
Well!
LOL
no worries.
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"Be patient. Think clearly. Be rational. Prepare accordingly."
By CHRIS INGALLS / KING 5 News
KING5
updated 12/7/2011 8:15:29 PM ET
SEATTLE -- Records obtained by KING 5 Investigators show that government inspectors were aware that a Seattle resident was receiving housing assistance to live in a $1.2 million home on Lake Washington.
Inspectors visited the home at least nine time since Lyudmila Shimonova moved in -- yet none of the officials reported the possibility of fraud. Altogether, Shimonova received $135,000 in housing assistance.
Annual inspections required
The government requires annual inspections of property covered by HUD rent subsidies. The inspections are safety related: The government wants to be sure that the public’s money isn't going to subsidize dangerous or uninhabitable properties.
Documents reviewed by KING 5 show that Lyudmila was truthful about her waterfront address, which federal court records show she has lived at since 2003. And inspectors noted the home's features. According to a February 2009 inspection report, the inspector noted the house is above average, has a deck, high-end appliances, a Jacuzzi tub and a view.
Inspectors recorded all those things but never reported any suspicion about fraud, according to the Seattle Housing Authority. SHA employees conduct the yearly inspections of any property that receives HUD dollars and can and do report fraud, but didn’t in this case.
The home is actually owned by Seattle doctor David Silverstein, whom Shimonova identified as her landlord when she filed for housing and cash assistance and food stamps.
Government investigators believe Silverstein and Shimonova are actually married and that they live together in the lakeside house.
The KING 5 Investigators obtained a copy of the search warrant pertaining to the recent search of the 2,500 square-foot waterfront home. Agents seized a "photo album of family and dog," "greeting cards (anniversary and birthday)," and "2 postcards from Ruben to Mom and Dad." These are things agents might use to try to prove the couple is married.
Neither Shimonova or Silverstein has been charged.
We judge ourselves by our ideals; others by their actions.
Howard Zinn
"The truth is that corporations wield enormous power in Congress and in state legislatures. It is hard to tell where government ends and corporate America begins: the transition is seamless and overlapping.” Justice James C. Nelson
Let us know when that goose egg hatches!
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