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Peer reviewedSher, George – Hastings Center Report, 1983
Discusses the philosophical underpinings of providing public assistance to the poor based on the 'desert' model. Argues that society has a moral obligation to provide subsidized medical care to all poor people. (AOS)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Economically Disadvantaged, Government Role, Health Needs
Download full textCenter on Budget and Policy Priorities, Washington, DC. – 1989
Despite claims that benefits for the needy have not been reduced, the Reagan Administration's final budget for fiscal year 1990 is marked by substantial reductions in programs for the poor. Actual spending for low-income programs would be sliced $6.75 billion below current levels. Medicaid, which provides health care coverage for poor families…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Budgets, Child Welfare, Drug Abuse
