social program

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She got them for free through the state — what on its surface seemed like a genuinely positive social program.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2022

Even if you cannot find a policy that will get you an extra $300,000 of coverage, there is a social program that will provide for you if your husband predeceases you.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2022

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who has spearheaded efforts to strike a compromise agreement, told reporters that talks would go on with moderate Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who has opposed the new social program.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2021

This is not a social program, said Lena Miller, who started Urban Alchemy in San Francisco in 2018 to clean the streets and public restrooms and provide portable showers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2021

To build any social program upon the shifting sands of sentiment and feeling, of indignation or enthusiasm, is a dangerous and foolish task.

From The Pivot of Civilization by Sanger, Margaret