Welfare

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Welfare

Today, more people than ever before depend on the federal government for housing, food, and income. Welfare policies should help those truly in need and empower Americans to achieve financial independence.

 

Stronger Families: How Welfare Policy Can Promote Family Formation, Grow Marriage Rates, and Diminish Abortion

 

Learn more about policies that truly improve the well-being of the poor, encourage work, and remove barriers to marriage with this explainer video.

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Setting Priorities for Welfare Reform

Feb 24, 2016 13 min read

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The 2013 Index of Dependence on Government

Nov 21, 2013 About an hour read

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The 2012 Index of Dependence on Government

Feb 8, 2012 About an hour read

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Understanding Poverty in America

Jan 5, 2004 25 min read