Republicans have singled out low-income Americans, yet again, as a prime target in this year’s scheme over the debt limit.
Tag: Welfare (US)
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Can Brandon Presley Help Mississippi Break from the Past?
An outspoken Democrat (and Elvis’s second cousin) makes a strong case to end the state’s culture of corruption and improve the health of its citizens.
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Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families
Both legal immigrants and undocumented parents face hurdles in getting aid. The problem has grown more acute as children of immigrants account for a growing share of young people.
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House G.O.P.’s Plan to Cut Food Stamps Faces a Tough Vote
A proposal to tighten work requirements for federal nutrition programs has generated fissures among Republicans, highlighting the difficult choices ahead in coming up with a budget plan.