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During the recent government shutdown, food stamp reform emerged as a pivotal issue. Advocates and policymakers alike pointed to significant instances of fraud that undermine the program's purpose and threaten taxpayer dollars. Amidst this controversy, a startling revelation highlighted the extent of misuse: investigations uncovered 186,000 cases involving the Social Security numbers of deceased individuals being used to claim benefits, as well as approximately 500,000 people receiving benefits more than once.
Furthermore, some "beneficiaries" received benefits in as many as six different states, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current oversight measures. These figures underscore the urgent necessity to enhance program verification processes.