" The number of homeless families living in motels funded by the state now tops more than 1,000, a dramatic 37 percent increase since June 1, a top official for the state Department of Housing and Community Development said yesterday. Tina Brooks, undersecretary of the department, said 1,010 families - including more than 1,400 children - are now living in motels, at a monthly cost of about $2.8 million for taxpayers. " This is just in Massachusetts. That's 2.8 Million USD per month,btw. The homeless shelters reached capacity 2 yrs ago. Here's the whole article. http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/09/16/homeless_families_use_of_motels_on_the_rise/
So... state is paying average of $92.50 per night/per family? Is that all the better they can do with taxpayer funds? And we want to allow the government greater control in our health care??? Stupid!!