1 Pellicle (biology) , a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa. 2  Pellicle mirror, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems. Pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication.
By this measure, according to the report, 23.1 percent of Americans were recipients of welfare in 2011. Since 1993, the earliest year covered by the report, that is the highest percentage of Americans reported to be receiving welfare. A startling 38 percent of all children 5 and under in the United States were welfare recipients in 2011, according to the report.
Federal State and local governments combined spend about 5% of GDP on means tested welfare (for the poor), with over half going to medical care and less than 1/4 going to cash benefits. Total taxes are about 30% of GDP so about 1/6 or 16% of the Federal State and Local taxes you pay gos to welfare. Source(s):