welfare
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In 1996, 30 Democrats in the House and 25 in the Senate voted to reform welfare laws, and a Democratic president signed the bill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 conditioned the most important forms of direct welfare payments on employment or the search for employment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Labour Party stance on welfare specifically favours stronger safety nets and expanded local support schemes.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Investors hoped the company would appeal to environmentally-conscious and vegetarian-curious consumers — or with anyone concerned about the meat industry and animal welfare — and take off in a fashion similar to plant-based milk.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
"Without Papito," Mami confided in her girls, swearing them never to repeat this to their father, "without Papito, we would have to go on welfare."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing welfare
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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"On Women's Right to Vote" by Susan B. Anthony
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