what is the best state in the usa to get welfare?
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According to the American Legislative Exchange Council's (ALEC) States and Nation Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. The report finds that: It may be Hawaii, see the worst states to try and get help. A lot of reform is going on and with good reason. Too many abusers are taking advantage.\n\nWyoming has reduced its caseload by 73 percent, Wisconsin by 58 percent and Oregon by 52 percent. \n\nNew York reduced its caseload by only 15 percent, California by five percent and Washington D.C. by two percent. \n\nHawaii has actually increased its welfare roles by 36 percent in the last four-and-a-half years.
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There is welfare.  However, I am a working mom who doesn't feel I should have to support someone like you with my tax dollars.  Get a job!
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go  to  the  welfare  office,  they   do  every  thing  esle   for  you.
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Yes. Too many people that are ripping off the government using the welfare system. Also, welfare is not a permanent solution, but is a helping hand until you get on your own two feet.
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New Hampshire. No income or sales tax except on fast food. Inexpensive housing. Close to Boston, MA. 4th lowest-size state/local bureaucracy. Third-healthiest state (2005). #2 in 2005 Work Environment Index. 4th safest state. New Hampshire was named the nation’s Most Livable State
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You would be well advised to reconsider comparing any specific US social policy program to anything of Denmark or other North-European countries. Denmark and most of Europe don't have particular 'programs', they have so-called universal social security policies in which a high tax rate finance social policies open to all (hence 'universal'). \n\nPoverty is not a big problem in these countries, but in so far as there are poverty stricken areas or families (or children), these would normally receive substantial social security benefits from the government, such as unemployment pay, tax reduction, housing benefits and so on.
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it depends on your views of everything. You might say a European country is the greatest because it has free healthcare, good pension, etc... but not much oportunity to get ahead. in the US, there arent many things that are free, and many things cost alot of money, but opportunities are everywhere in the Statesm, its easier to make money. So again, its a personal choice of "The Best". My Answer is The United States. many things are wrong with it. but its the best i've seen.
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there is housing assistance in EVERY state............wuts ur question?
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Nice! \nDemocrats all the way baby!!!\n\nRe: Mei-Lin...You have no knowledge of assistance programs if you are going to make the claim that people that receive assistance simply are refusing to work. Taxes fund lots of programs such as social security and Medicare--do you want to take that assistance away from your grandparents? If not why then are so programs people deserving of and others they are not according to you? Are you aware that the large majority of people seeking welfare do not actually get it? In 1996 the nation had a major welfare reform. Welfare is no longer an entitlement program. If people seek welfare and they are able to work they typically receive no cash assistance. These programs are not easily accessable. So, that FAMILY may go without food or housing or heat until that parent can find a job. Is that ok with you? Do you want children going hungry? And, the majority of people receiving welfare are on it short-term, an average of 1-3 years. Also, people receiving welfare overwhelmingly have major life problems. A large percentage of recepients have a history of domestic violence, learning disabilities, mental illnesses...and the list goes on. Thus, these are not parents refusing to work these are parents with significant barriers to healthy life functioning, which includes maintaining employment. There will always be people that need help in any society and if those people do not recieve adequate help it will negatively effect the society. \nSecondly, in your republican mantra you stated that people should get their money back because they work hard. Question...city services among many other things need to be funded do you understand that that requires taxing people? It always seems that conservatives fail to see that taxing is necessary to provide citizens adequate services. You get something in return for the money you pay.
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it is very bad now\n\nmy father lost his job during a strike, he had broken his hip 7 years ago, SO he could've just applied for welfare, BUT my dad went to therapy and got back in shape, and he continues to work hard \n\nbut, i know someone who had a back problem, and QUIT his construction job, applied for welfare, and now he gets the following\n\nFREE HEALTHCARE, FREE PERSCRIPTION DRUGS, FOOD STAMPS, $550 A MONTH, AND HE DOES NOT PAY FOR CAR INSURANCE OR GAS, THAT IS ******* REDICULOUS\n\nwe need another welfare reform now, abolishing welfare for illegal aliens, lazy people, or people who fake disabilities\n\nit should go for REALLY disabled Americans
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http://www.liheap.ncat.org\n\nThey provide help with paying high utility bills for low income families. Just type in your state in the search bar on the left.\n\nThe local Dept. of Human Services. Maybe they can help with getting food stamps or some other assistance. \nAlso, there's some charities that might help, Catholic Charities, United Way, and The Red Cross. In my town, the local Baptist Association helps people out with money or clothes. If I think of more I'll add them later.
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YES IT DEPENDS ON WHAT COUNTRY YOUR IN.\nGOVERNMENT.ORG OR CALL THE LOCAL OFFICE AND GET THE PHONE NUMBER. IF YOU WERE GOING TO FILE FOR WELFARE YOU WOULD FIND IT QUICK.
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Actually, if you look at the election maps from 2000 and 2004, the states with the highest percentage of welfare recipients are "red" states.
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Get a job or get on Welfare.
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According to a 2003 report, if you're looking for the "smartest" state, you'd do well to move to New England. The top-ranked state is Massachusetts, followed by Vermont and Connecticut.
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you mean which state of the USA is the best to live in i think colorado is the best but im a little biased. any type of climate that you are interested in. we have everything, and we also have all terrain types.
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Welfare is a system that helps the "needy" with food, clothes, housing, and taxes.