Welfare Reform and Orphanages
The North Dakota senators talked with reporters about children in the welfare system, particularly orphaned children. They were responding t… read more
The North Dakota senators talked with reporters about children in the welfare system, particularly orphaned children. They were responding to Speaker-elect Newt Gingrich’s plans for more orphanages. Senator Byron Dorgan is the newly-elected assistant Democratic floor leader, while Senator Kent Conrad is a member of the Senate Finance Committee which has jurisdiction over various federal aid to children programs. close
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