Welfare Archives

Gov. Paul LePage, R-Maine, said at a private event that about 47 percent of able-bodied Maine residents don't work. (AP File)

Politics

Maine Gov. Paul LePage criticized for ’47 percent’ remark

Associated Press -

October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Woman pleads guilty to scamming federal programs out of $250,000

Michal Conger -

October 22, 2013 4:00 am

Columnists

America won’t recover as long as government is viewed as savior

Cal Thomas -

October 14, 2013 4:00 am

We have promoted a culture, a culture fostered by the political Left, that sanctions behavior in which poverty is more likely to occur. And then those who promote this culture say it is only fair that everybody pay the costs. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Columnists

There are cultural roots of America’s fiscal crisis

Star Parker -

October 11, 2013 4:00 am

Columbus Dispatch: $30,000 raise persuades Ohio county welfare chief to stay

Washington Examiner -

October 9, 2013 4:00 am

KUHF-FM: Federal nutrition and welfare programs continue for now, but time is running out

Washington Examiner -

October 9, 2013 4:00 am

Op-Eds

Europe has declared the welfare state dead

Op-Ed Contributor -

September 29, 2013 12:00 am

But according to a new study, the dramatic expansion in social insurance spending since the start of recession isn't out of line with what's happened in past recessions. Instead, the growth of social insurance programs reflects the severity of the recession more than any changes in the safety net. (Thinkstock Image)

Economy

Study: Blame the depth of the recession for the growth in welfare

Joseph Lawler -

September 23, 2013 4:00 am

Springfield Repub: Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee seen as taking lead on welfare reform

Washington Examiner -

September 7, 2013 4:00 am

Fox Boston: Mass. lawmakers call for action on welfare reform

Washington Examiner -

September 7, 2013 4:00 am

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Tag: Welfare

Maine Gov. Paul LePage criticized for ’47 percent’ remark

Woman pleads guilty to scamming federal programs out of $250,000

America won’t recover as long as government is viewed as savior

There are cultural roots of America’s fiscal crisis

Columbus Dispatch: $30,000 raise persuades Ohio county welfare chief to stay

KUHF-FM: Federal nutrition and welfare programs continue for now, but time is running out

Europe has declared the welfare state dead

Study: Blame the depth of the recession for the growth in welfare

Springfield Repub: Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee seen as taking lead on welfare reform

Fox Boston: Mass. lawmakers call for action on welfare reform

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