War on dependency: liberal individualism and the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

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Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty and the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 were the result of liberal individualism that abhorred welfare as the ultimate defeat of the American dream. The Act's rehabilitative services did have definite political benefits because it helped further isolate Republican opposition at little immediate cost, but the movement was supported by optimism not just political savvy. The services provided Americans with the resources necessary to benefit from equal opportunity instead of just redistributing income which would not solve the underlying problems.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

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A liberal in wolf's clothing: Nixon's Family Assistance Plan in the light of 1990s welfare reform

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Liberals were horrified by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, signed by President Clinton in 1996. They should remember, however, that this radical reform of the US welfare system was preceded by what was, in hindsight, a more liberal attempt to change the system. This earlier attempt was the Family Assistance Plan proposed by President Nixon in 1969. Liberals of the time objected to a guaranteed minimum income level which was below the poverty line, and to the requirement for work as part of the benefit package.

Welfare reform, 20th century AD, Nixon, Richard M.

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Growing mountain, shrinking mouse? Indian poverty and British bilateral aid

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British bilateral aid to India is the second largest amount from any one country and both the UK and India claim an equal priority for fighting poverty. However, the focus of all British aid needs to be the fight against poverty because larger portions are being diverted into technical assistance while the total amount is not being increased. The impact of all aid on poverty also needs to be accurately assessed to determine the effects of changes in the aid program.

United Kingdom, Economic aspects, International relations, Economic assistance, Foreign economic assistance, India

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