Solution+Research

Solution Research

= SOLUTION 1: Obama's Plan =

" Barack Obama on Welfare & Poverty." //OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues//. N.p., 6 Feb. 2009. Web. 9 Nov. 2011. .

Obama plans on giving only to 'responsible borrowers' that will be able to one day contribute to the system, and not just 'mooch' off of it. Recipients' history would be forensically analyzed to be sure that money goes only to responsible people. Obama supports 'Welfare to Work,' instituted by Bill Clinton, since it limited the time that people are permitted to receive welfare. Obama targets the young population to give to, like children, so that they will be adequately trained to work in the future. "Promise neighborhoods" would be created that will provide a small sanctuary for people who live in poverty-stricken areas. Government should be active in assisting homeowners to keep their homes. Focus funding on large minority demographics like poor black people that live in the same area.

" Obama to Spend $10.3 Trillion on Welfare: Uncovering the Full Cost of Means-Tested Welfare or Aid to the Poor." //Conservative Policy Research and Analysis//. The Heritage Foundation, 16 Aug. 2009. Web. 9 Nov. 2011. .

The new plan will have a seventh of government money going to the poor, with more money going into this program than the National Defense. The new plan will raise spending from $522 billion to $10.3 trillion. Over $16,000 is meant to go to every poor person in the U.S. The U.S. census does not factor in welfare into each person's equation, so the government may be paying more than they think they are. The money saved by withdrawing from Iraq would be used for the new welfare system. This would also be the most money given by the federal government to any national program ever.

Luhby, Tami. "Election 2008: Are refundable tax credits welfare? - Nov. 3, 2008." //CNNMoney - Business, financial and personal finance news//. CNN, 8 Nov. 2008. Web. 9 Nov. 2011. .

Companies and other institutions with governmental tax breaks all must contribute through the means of community service. Students, young workers, and struggling working class people would be the largest demographic receiving money under this system. It is estimated that 16 million more people will stop paying taxes if this solution goes into effect. The upper class would be taxed heavier than the lower class that will receive tax breaks. Good habits like saving money will allow tax breaks. That way, the responsible citizens will be rewarded.

=SOLUTION 2: Generic Republican=

" Republican Party on Welfare & Poverty." //OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues//. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. .

Faith-based welfare will be distributed equally to that of secular groups. Give tax benefits to those who make their taxes on time and have jobs. Pass the American Dream Down Payment program, and allow houses to be even cheaper in the long run, having higher legal down payments and less expensive mortgage rates. Build on existing plans that will allow more people to have jobs, like funding people who were helped under the Clinton Plan. Create new restrictions relating to each citizen's personal life in an attempt to weed out the abusers of the system. Allow more money into the public transportation system to allow new workers to afford their daily commute.

" Republican Party on Welfare & Poverty." //OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues//. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. <http://www.issues2000.org/celeb/Republican_Party_Welfare_+_Poverty.htm

Allow parents to school their own children at a young age. Give all financial powers to the states, instead of the federal government, which would allow the money to be used for what the people actually need. Limit the money to not fund destructive activities like abortion and drug use. Increase funding to social security, so that the elderly can maintain a decent quality of life. Stop giving money to private organizations and give it to the states. Test the new plan on a small, controlled scale before passing it as national legislation. Set up social services that can assist citizens in finding work.

Ferrechio, Susan. "House GOP to propose welfare cuts | Susan Ferrechio | Congress | Washington Examiner ." //Washington Examiner | Breaking News, Local News, & Political News | washingtonexaminer.com//. N.p., 27 Mar. 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. .

Create spending limits on how much money will go to welfare, and use the money saved to guarantee the U.S. debt to freeze Set up an application process for welfare that requires recipients to be active in finding work, and be sure that they are responsible. Begin to cut budgets of 77 welfare programs by a small margin. Keep food stamp distribution the same, since it is absolutely necessary to feed the poor. Require recipients to already hold a job, so that they too can contribute to the system.