Republicans Put Welfare In Their Crosshairs

Conservatives in Washington are pushing forward with proposals to change America’s social safety net. It's an agenda even fellow Republican President Donald Trump recently shied away from.
Republicans are fresh from a tax overhaul victory and keen to act while they retain control of Congress. They are seeking tougher work and job training requirements for those helped by assistance programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
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