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Clive Crook: The American Dream Needs Repair

Clive Crook | Posted 11.16.2009 | Business

Read More: Welfare, Children, US Poverty, Welfare Reform, Economy, Social Policies, Economic Mobility, Recession, Fiscal Policy, Education, Centrism, American Dream, Opportunity Society, Poor, Brookings Institution, Business News

Sooner or later the US will find itself grappling with an immense fiscal problem. The recession and stimulus have combined to produce record-breaking ...

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The Ugly Truth: Poverty in America

Irasema Garza | Posted 11.12.2009 | Politics

Read More: Welfare, Women, Welfare System, Single Mothers, Poverty, Women's Issues, Welfare Reform, TANF Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Women and Politics, Tanf, Working Moms, Politics News
Irasema Garza

As bleak as the poverty figures appear, the Census Bureau's numbers likely underestimate the depth and scale of the problem. Given the scale of the problem facing us, we must address the structural issues that frustrate our efforts to help poor Americans.

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The False Premises of "Welfare Reform"

Louise Marie Roth | Posted 08.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Single Mothers, US Poverty, Welfare Reform, Welfare, Economic Recession, Children's Health, Politics News
Louise Marie Roth

There is growing evidence that the neediest families are falling through the welfare cracks under the new regime, especially in this weak economy.

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Arthur Delaney

Michigan: Surging Unemployment, Shrinking Safety Net

HuffingtonPost.com | Arthur Delaney | Posted 07.27.2009 | Business

Read More: Welfare, Unemployment, Welfare Reform, South Caroline, Unemployment Rate, Michigan, Oregon, Business News

Welfare rolls are swelling in states across the country as unemployment rates surge -- except in Michigan. With an unemployment rate of 14.1 percent...

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The Bitter Fruit of Welfare Reform

Irasema Garza | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Welfare, Women, Welfare System, Poverty, Women's Issues, Welfare Reform, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Economic Crisis, Economic Security, Welfare Policy, Tanf, Politics News
Irasema Garza

Now, more than ever, we need a functioning social safety net -- one that helps families keep food on the table in times of crisis, while providing a toe hold to a more economically secure future.

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It's Time to Rethink Our Welfare Policy

Seth Freed Wessler | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics

Read More: Welfare, Helping the Needy, Poverty, Money, US Poverty, Welfare Reform, Economy, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, The New York Times, United States, Race, Detroit, New York Times, Aid to Families With Dependent Children, Safety Net Organizations, Minority, Welfare Policy, Michigan, Minorities, Politics News
Seth Freed Wessler

A society cannot survive without a safety net and we don't have one during the worst economic crisis in decades.

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What About Welfare?

Philip N. Cohen | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics

Read More: Welfare, Women, Unemployment, Poverty, Economic Stimulus Package, President Obama, Taxes, Women's Rights, Earned Income Tax Credit, Food Stamps, Women's Issues, Low-Income, Welfare Reform, Women Childcare, Children, Money, Barack Obama Taxes, Jobs, Low-Income Children, 1990s, Income Tax, 1980s, Kids, Childcare, Tax Cuts, Poor, Head Start, Working Families, Families, Politics News
Philip N. Cohen

The present plan includes tax cuts that will benefit even those too poor to pay taxes, and includes $4 billion for child care services for low-income families.

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Welfare Policy, Leg-Up Versus Hand-Out

Emily Henry | Posted 10.27.2008 | Home

Read More: Dependents, Welfare Reform, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Economy, Government Assistance, United States Welfare, Welfare Policy, Hand Out, Home News
Emily Henry

Britain is criticized as being too lenient, too ready to hand out money first and ask questions later. America, on the other hand, forces people to jump through loops even to find out what help is available.

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Bill and Barack and Blackness

Horace McMillon | Posted 08.12.2008 | Home

Read More: Bill Clinton, John McCain, Presidential Race, Hillary Clinton 2008, McCain Campaign, Racism, 2008 Election, Geraldine Ferraro, Welfare Reform, Home News
Horace McMillon

Bill Clinton believes he was played dirty by the Obama camp. The truth, Bill Clinton, is that you are a racist. We all are. We can change. But the first step to change is recognizing the need to do so.

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