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Republicans press welfare reform drive in House debate
Washington Republicans push sweeping social policy changes aimed at ending entitlements and shifting cash welfare, education, housing, and health programs to states. They argue current systems fail to aid the needy, while Democrats warn of punitive cuts. The plan targets Aid to Families with Dependent Children, immigrant benefits, and SSI, and would replace with state block grants.
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