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Albelda, Randy; Folbre, Nancy – 1996
In 1995, politicians from both parties proposed legislation to reduce funding for welfare programs and mandated a new block grant system designed to eliminate entitlement to assistance. This defense manual was written to help people who believe in democratic rights fight for a generous and effective safety net for the poor. It is recognized that…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Conservatism, Delivery Systems, Economic Factors
