Ottawa County is in a particularly good pogition from which to deal with welfare issues. Its Dutch and German communities are. in the words of one USA Today reporter "infused with conservative values and a strong work ethic." They have produced a thriving economy with a low unemployment rate. They also have opened their arms to recent immigrants. including a significant number of Asians and Hispanics. and have set about. in a determined manner. to give welfare recipients a chance to work. The rare combination of hard work and generosity we in Michigan have come to expect of the people of Ottawa County once again has produced great results. County officials have contracted to expand subsidized day care for working and jobseeking mothers.
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Dutch and German communities are infused with conservative values and a strong work ethic.