Government Benefits

Even Critics Of Safety Net Increasingly Depend On It

nytimes.com | Posted 02.12.2012

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Ki Gulbranson owns a logo apparel shop, deals in jewelry on the side and referees youth soccer games. He makes about $39,000 a year and wants you to k...

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The Republican Myth of Obama's "Entitlement Society"

Robert Reich | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Entitlements, Federal Benefits, Welfare, Child Welfare, Entitlement Programs, Food Stamps, Welfare Reform, Welfare State, Government Benefits, Politics News
Robert Reich

Regressive Republicans pretend they're about opportunity. In reality they're back at what they've been doing for years -- promoting Social Darwinism.

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Huge Share Of Americans Tapping Government Benefits

Posted 01.18.2012

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The U.S. government is lending a hand to a record number of Americans. During the second quarter of 2010, nearly half -- or 48.6 percent -- of Ame...

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Nearly Half Of Americans Live In Households With Government Aid

WSJ | Sara Murray | Posted 12.05.2011

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By Sara Murray of the Wall Street Journal Families were more dependent on government programs than ever last year. Nearly half, 48.5 percent, of...

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Gay Marriage Hits Top Court: New York Court Of Appeals To Consider Same-Sex Marriage Benefits

AP | MICHAEL VIRTANEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. — A Christian legal group seeking to stop New York agencies from recognizing same-sex marriages performed outside the state argued ...

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