Author: Priyanka Menon
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‘Welfare Reform’ Poised to Exclude People in Need From Assistance
On April 10, President Trump privately signed an executive order entitled, “Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility.” The order charges federal agencies with the task of increasing the requirements of welfare programs, making cuts to existing programs, and allowing states more flexibility in implementing programs. To guide these efforts, the…