State short of AFDC funds threatens welfare program
The article reports the AFDC program in a Texas state context facing short funding and potential welfare cuts. It notes a projected $8 million deficit for the 1971 fiscal year, with pharmacists reimbursed for drugs and a $2 per prescription charge plus a $1 per prescription charge for drug costs. State officials discuss funding gaps, legislative action, and the impact on welfare recipients including elderly, disabled, and blind, amid calls from union leaders for broader protections.
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Old Age Aid Rules Spark Worker Debate In Austin
In Austin AP reports on welfare rule changes allowing elderly recipients to earn up to 90 dollars monthly while exempting part of their income from aid calculations. The piece contrasts worker attitudes with policy shifts, noting concerns about unemployment, private hospitals, and the broader impact on labor and wages amid debates on economic reform.
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Veterans UI benefits vary by state for returning service men
A government release notes veterans can file for unemployment insurance in any state, with weekly maximums ranging from 40 in Mississippi to 886 in Hawaii. A veteran could file in Hawaii for 86 weekly, then move to Mississippi and receive Hawaii rates for the remainder, though moving may risk disqualification if it shows reduced job prospects. State choices depend on work availability and personal ties, not only benefit levels. federal coverage remains 100 percent, and all veterans share similar eligibility for education benefits.
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