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Friday, January 05, 2018

Trump push to scale back welfare programs has RINOs on edge

President eager to downsize welfare state

Emboldened by his victory in the passage of the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in decades, President Donald Trump now wants to rein in social welfare programs even though some Republicans are wary of tackling the volatile issue in a congressional election year.

A White House-led drive to downsize government aid programs such as food stamps and housing subsidies would energize conservative campaign donors whose support Republicans are counting on ahead of the November elections where the party will fight to keep control of Congress.

White House aides say Trump is eager to take on welfare. He has a willing partner in House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, who has long had an interest in the issue.

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

They need to scale wayyyyy back on welfare. Too many lazy people on it. No incentive to work if big government just pays you to do nuffin’. Why do you think at State Parks they have signs all over the place to not to feed the animals? Hello???

Anonymous said...

The scared cow of government,not a politician ever not funded an entitlement but say the national debt is a problem.

Anonymous said...

When those who want more welfare outnumber those who want to reel it in, there will be more Dems and RINOS in office. Simple numbers.

Anonymous said...

SNAP, Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicade, Disability and Social Security. Careful what you cheer for. 89% of the targets for cuts affect Seniors and Children. Keep cheering.

Anonymous said...

2:40 we are not a European socialist Nation. It needs to end and Trump is the one to do it

Anonymous said...

Meals on wheels is 3 dollars a day and not covered on Medicare or Medicaid. Out of pocket ONLY IF you meat strict standards to get it. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING has been done by Trump that negatively effect seniors and kids. Stop watching CNN snowflake. Scary you were a school teacher (Ray?)

Anonymous said...

Simple:
Need it=you get it
Don't need=you don't get

Anonymous said...

Oh no no no we can't make people mad while its fresh in their mind at the voting booth. We will wait until we get elected to treat them like dirt. Until elections we will lie and tell bedtime stories. Typical politicians.

Anonymous said...

One child from an unwed Mother
let the Gov. help.

Birth Control pills give out Free.

The 2nd child , No Welfare!
It's That simple.

Leave the old people alone.
They've paid their dues and
deserve the help they get and
I don't mind my taxes going to
help them.

Anonymous said...

How do you know he/she was a school teacher, weirdo?

Anonymous said...

There is a long over due need to thin out the fake disability fakers who are draining the Social Security funds.