The independence of Savoy and the autonomy of the Valle d'Aosta
Article Abstract:
Struggles of the Savoy region in France to create an autonomous territory as recently as 1996 parallel the movement for independence by the Valle d'Aosta in Italy, which belonged to the House of Savoy for 700 years and was ceded to Italy in 1860. The movement to make the Valle d'Aosta independent began near the end of World War II, but has failed to generate more than occasional coverage in the press.
Publication Name: The French Review
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0016-111X
Year: 1998
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Welfare reform is working as statistics on food stamp programs show. According to the government, the number of people on food stamps has dropped sharply from 28 million in 1994 to 19 million in 1998. The drop in food assistance claims can be attributed to the strength of the economy.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1999
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Declaring independence
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Pennsylvania's welfare reform act which was passed in May 1996 appeared fine on paper, but the realities worried some. The act aims to get those on welfare into paid work, but in reality no attempt is made to give people a choice in what they want to do.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2000
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