welfare
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Translated into constitutional terms, Minnesota argued that the surge violated federalist principles by invading the state’s reserved police powers: the broad authority to govern public health, safety, welfare, and order.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Spending on welfare for children and working-age adults claiming a disability in the last fiscal year was £66 billion, up from £44 billion in fiscal 2019-2020.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
At various points, sociologists proposed and critiqued affirmative action, inspired and lambasted welfare reform, diagnosed and dismissed the breakdown of the nuclear family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
"Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth," he said in a social media post, promising to set up fast-track courts to punish those involved in question paper leaks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Often I would be asked to translate for other women at the welfare office, since Mami told everyone I spoke good English.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
Vocabulary lists containing welfare
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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"On Women's Right to Vote" by Susan B. Anthony
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