Chairman. we do need to change the welfare system. But it is cruel and meanspirited to dismantle altogether the safety net and basic services for poor families and disadvantaged children. The Republicans answer to welfare reform is to drop hungry children from the school lunch program. deny basic assistance to lawful immigrants who pay Federal taxes. pit foster children against victims of domestic violence for the same scarce funds. eliminate assistance to disabled kids. and cut programs to reduce child abuse. In the State of Hawaii. we stand to lost $68 million over the next 5 years in Aid to Families With Dependent Children under the Personal Responsibility Act. The Republican plan caps cash assistance with total disregard for the unique economic situations in each State.
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