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Carter plan promises jobs and aid to curb welfare decline
The Carter administration's plan aims to lift 1.4 million adults into public service jobs and raise cash benefits to reach a yearly $4,200 for a family of four. It consolidates AFDC SSI and food stamps with new federal administration and a large public works component. Experts debate cost, work incentives, and the risk of rising welfare rolls if unemployment stays high.
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