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Commentary
Assessing Duplicative Federal Benefit Programs and Preventing Abuse
This commentary reviews current means-tested federal benefit programs designed to assist low-income individuals and families….
Op-Ed
Congress Gave Families a Raise. Now Let Parents Decide How to Use It.
Congress delivered a big win for families in last year’s reconciliation law. By raising the Child Tax…
Commentary
Summary and Analysis of the “Stop Unemployment Fraud Act”
This week, senior House and Senate Members are introducing legislation designed to prevent a repeat of runaway fraud and abuse that afflicted…
Op-Ed
States Can Strengthen Families and Fight Welfare Dependence and Fraud
For six decades, Washington has waged a War on Poverty with ever‑increasing sums of money….
Op-Ed
On the Federal Deficit, Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit Won’t Be Enough
If you look closely, you can see some progress on cutting federal spending. At least that’s…
Op-Ed
How to Prevent a Repeat of Massive Fraud and Abuse
Welfare fraud scandals in Minnesota have focused the nation’s attention on benefit abuse, and the…
Commentary
The Policy Lessons from Minnesota’s Massive Welfare Fraud
Numerous reviewers have spotlighted shocking welfare fraud perpetrated by members of the Somali community in…
Op-Ed
A Second Reconciliation Bill Should Focus On Reducing Deficits
Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to debate a second budget bill, following the One…