We've Come a Long Way from Gub'ment Cheese

It ain't easy being cheesy...

Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the Universal Service Fund that provides a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers. Lifeline helps ensure that eligible consumers have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, drug deals, family, and emergency services.

Phones for votes. Why is the Ben Franklin answer to a question constantly popping into my noggin lately (?) : A republic, if you can keep it.