Welfare

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Today, more people than ever before depend on the federal government for housing, food, and income.

Learn more about policies that truly improve the well-being of the poor, encourage work, and remove barriers to marriage with this explainer video.

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The War on Poverty has cost the taxpayers nearly three and a half times the combined cost of all military wars in U.S. history.

Understanding the Hidden $1.1 Trillion Welfare System and How to Reform It

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Jamie Bryan Hall

Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy

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Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy

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Understanding the Hidden $1.1 Trillion Welfare System and How to Reform It

Transforming Federal Social Programs to Expand Individual Well

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