Melissa is a single mother working full time at a minimum wage job. To make ends meet, she also receives public assistance. Under current law, what would happen if Melissa got married?
a. Her welfare benefits would be unchanged.
b. She would no longer be eligible for public assistance.
c. She would lose as much as $8,000 per year in cash and noncash benefits.
d. She would gain as much as $2,000 per year in cash and noncash benefits.
Answer: c
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A. China B. Ireland C. United Kingdom D. Italy
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