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.
This means that for 2010 20% of out budget could be considered to have gone to welfare. According to the same page someone in the 40%-60% households by income pays 7,200 in taxes. $1,475 of that could be called welfare. So you could claim the average person payes $1475 to federal welfare program, and while you have some numbers to back it up you will be entirely wrong.