House Discusses More Social Security Help
The House Ways and Means Committee debated potential increases in Social Security benefits and greater federal welfare support during a break in its reform measure work. Discussions included possible ongoing 5 percent annual boosts and a plan for a federal takeover of welfare costs for the aged, blind, and disabled, plus a $2,400 yearly federal income floor for a four person family with work training requirements.
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Mexican Americans Press Catholic Bishops for Poverty Funds
Four Mexican American leaders petition Catholic bishops to prioritize Spanish surnamed Americans in distributing 8.5 million dollars for anti poverty programs. They cite Spanish speaking Catholics as 25 percent of US Catholics and among the poorest, urging use of the 8.5 million from the Human Development Campaign starting May 1 to fund self help groups and root cause attack.
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Boy with rare disease grows worse in INASTER
Robert Miller seven year old affected by incurable muscle disease worsens as flu grips him. Doctors fear lung fluid buildup could be fatal as sympathy cards poured in after a news story about his Christmas wish overwhelmed the post office.
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