However. children with disabilities who do not meet this personal care assistance test receive 75 percent of the SSI benefit amount This system could result in a large majority of disabled children having their benefits reducedchildren with disabilities such as cerebral palsy. Down syndrome. muscular dystrophy. cystic fibrosis. and AIDS. The Republican plan would also deny most Federal. State. and local benefits. including school lunch. to illegal aliens and would deny SSI and food stamps to legal aliens until they become citizens. The Republican budget fails to provide adequate resources for work programs and child care which are critical to effectuate a transition from welfare to work. The Republican plan significantiy increases the need for child care while reducing the resources for child care services as well as the funds available to States to improve the quality of care.
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