Poverty and Safety Net Programs
Lawmakers and anti-poverty advocates talked about ways to combat poverty without the intervention of the government. Many of the panelists d… read more
Lawmakers and anti-poverty advocates talked about ways to combat poverty without the intervention of the government. Many of the panelists decried federal welfare programs, saying their benefits disincentivize unemployed persons to seek work, or for low-income workers to seek education and better paying work. close
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