Legal Opinion
South Dakota, Department of Social Services v. Madigan
District Court, D. South Dakota
Decided May 12, 1993No. Civ. 91-3009, 91-3022PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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I. Statutory Background 1471
A. Food Stamp Act 1471
B. Housing Act 1472
II. Factual Background 1473
III. Discussion 1474
A. Standard of Review 1474
B. The Energy Assistance Exclusion 1475
1. Plain Meaning 1475
2. Legislative History 1476
C. Review of the Secretary’s Policy 1477
1. UR’s Defray Both Energy and Non-energy Costs Which May Be Separated From Each Other 1477
2. Secretary Applies Exclusion to LIHEAP Benefits 1477
3. Secretary’s Policy Frustrates Congressional Policy 1478
4. Even With Due Deference, Secretary’s Policy is Impermissible 1478
D. The Housing and Community Development…
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3Cited by4 opinions
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