You're forgetting one thing, Nick. The program was designed so that any expired coupons would go back into the system for new disbursement for NEW coupons. The money is allocated to the program, and it recycles until it's used up or people stop requesting coupons. The problem is that to send out new coupons, the government has to use more money on postage, wheras extending expiration dates (or not expiring until, say, February from the start) would actually be the cheapest solution. By ordering more coupons than you need or use, you are actually creating more expenditures.
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You're forgetting one thing, Nick. The program was designed so that any expired coupons would go back into the system for new disbursement for NEW coupons. The money is allocated to the program, and it recycles until it's used up or people stop requesting coupons. The problem is that to send out new coupons, the government has to use more money on postage, wheras extending expiration dates (or not expiring until, say, February from the start) would actually be the cheapest solution. By ordering more coupons than you need or use, you are actually creating more expenditures.