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What is welfare in 1990s reform debate explainer
Washington AP report examines how welfare is defined as Congress debates reform. It contrasts Aid to Families with Dependents, food stamps, and housing aid with programs like Head Start and Meals on Wheels on a list of 336 federal programs totaling 126 billion dollars. The piece features voices from lawmakers and beneficiaries, including Joey Acevedo's Head Start and Nellie Russell's meals delivery, highlighting how reform could shift funding to states while preserving some programs.
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