WELFARE POLICY

Welfare Policy

Welfare Policy

Introduction

Local political action groups have been closely engaged in the current evolution of welfare. They have a large stake in improving the lives of the poor.

Discussion

All local political groups speak to the need to care for the poor and vulnerable. These groups are major providers of social services in America, and their involvement was encouraged even more by Bush's administration, which had steered money to these groups that help the disadvantaged. Also, Local political action groups have monitored legislation affecting the poor.

Opinions are sharply divided on how successful welfare reform has been. Some poor people have fared well ...