But what this means is that this Nation will cease to respond to anyone in great need. as a matter of right. and that some people in need may be cut off simply because we have shifted this serious national problem to the States. and we have done so without providing them with adequate support to address the problem. I am particularly concerned that some States. including my own State of Rhode Island which has just enacted a new welfare program. may be penalized if they choose to have a welfare program which is relatively more liberal than the Federal law. Also troubling is the retention of cuts in food stamp spending. projected at roughly $24 billion over 6 years. Unemployed workers without children will be hard hit. as will legal immigrants. Finally. I continue to be deeply concerned about the plight of children.
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