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The Tragedy of American Compassion
2005-01-29T19:01:31-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMzdhXC8yMDA1MDEyOTE5MDMyNTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The author discussed his book, The Tragedy of American Compassion, published by Regnery Publishing of Washington, D.C. The book describes how Americans successfully fought poverty before the government became involved in the 1930s and then further involved in the 1960s. He argues that while the system is generous with money, it needs to incorporate personal involvement for a more effective program.
The author discussed his book, The Tragedy of American Compassion, published by Regnery Publishing of Washington, D.C. The book describes…
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The author discussed his book, The Tragedy of American Compassion, published by Regnery Publishing of Washington, D.C. The book describes how Americans successfully fought poverty before the government became involved in the 1930s and then further involved in the 1960s. He argues that while the system is generous with money, it needs to incorporate personal involvement for a more effective program. close
The author discussed his book, The Tragedy of American Compassion, published by Regnery Publishing of Washington, D.C. The book describes… read more
The author discussed his book, The Tragedy of American Compassion, published by Regnery Publishing of Washington, D.C. The book describes how Americans successfully fought poverty before the government became involved in the 1930s and then further involved in the 1960s. He argues that while the system is generous with money, it needs to incorporate personal involvement for a more effective program. close
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