"Electronic Food Stamps" - Smart Cards

(6-23-04). Electronic Cards Replace Coupons for Food Stamps. "The Bush administration announced Tuesday that it had completed one of the biggest changes in the history of the food stamp program, replacing paper coupons with electronic benefits and debit cards. . . Electronic benefits have replaced food stamp coupons in all states, and more than half the states now issue electronic benefits in place of welfare checks as well."

Comment: Another example of how your electronic discovery may involve the use of a smart card to support your case.