Welfare Debit Cards Banned From Cali Casinos

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is pulling the plug on gambling with welfare money. The California governor has signed an executive order barring use of welfare debt cards at casino ATMs. The move follows a Los Angeles Times report that CalWORKS cash cards have been used at half the casinos in the state. Nearly $2 million of taxpayer cash has been withdrawn at the casinos since October. The order requires welfare recipients to sign a pledge they will use their benefits only for basic family needs.