Democrats propose welfare reform plan with work requirement
Senate Democrats led by Tom Daschle unveil an alternative to the GOP plan, keeping a federal role in aid while requiring able bodied adults to work after two years. The proposal sets a five year lifetime cash benefit limit and offers two years of health care and child care post welfare.
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Nicotine study backs cigarette regulation push
Washington lawmakers cite Morris study results claiming nicotine has drug like effects and urge FDA action to regulate tobacco as a drug and probe Philip Morris for perjury. Philip Morris rejects claims, says tar drives taste and that nicotine levels are not deliberately spiked.
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