The Bridge Card is a lifeline to those who are truly in need of public assiatance. However, with an estimated abuse rate of 15% and a potential savings of $200 million dollars it is essential&nbsp; the faud and abuse be eliminated. For an in depth article from the &quot;<a href="http://www.charlevoixcourier.com/articles/2010/03/31/news/doc4baa610cb3e67936857740.txt"><em><strong>Charlevoix Courier</strong></em></a>&quot; on the issues and what is being done to fix the abuses click on this link.<br />