Bialosky: A Simple Answer to Our Budget Problem Stephen Frank My good friend Bruce Bialosky has a simple answer to the budget problem: “On the subject of simple solutions, I have one for our ridiculously bloated government benefit programs. “Time limits.” We establish programs like food stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, SSI Disability — even regular Social Security — and we have meager checks on whether the person is worthy of still receiving the benefits or whether they are even alive. Our elected officials including many Republican members of Congress are “gutless wonders” regarding capping these programs. Let’s take it out of their hands, automatically terminate the benefits after a year or some other time limit, and have the recipient reapply.” I would add a second method:  As appropriate, those receiving assistance need to work for it.  That would reduce the number of employees government needs—and give needed training to those who need skills to get a…