Should we be encouraging people to sign on to welfare programs or should we be helping people be financially independent?&nbsp;&nbsp; The food stamp program has quadrupled since 2001, with 43 million Americans now receiving benefits.&nbsp; Should the Congress continue to fund at these levels or should it make the effort to reform the program?&nbsp; Read about the continuing battle:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.humanevents.com/2012/07/05/food-stamp-battle-now-moves-to-the-house-after-senate-cuts/">www.humanevents.com/2012/07/05/food-stamp-battle-now-moves-to-the-house-after-senate-cuts/</a><br />