Recent Republican attempts to weaken the social safety net have one big thing in common: The pain they would inflict on poor children could last a lifetime.
This is not only miserly but also short-sighted. Research shows that safety net programmes keep children in school and out of trouble, and increase their chances of being healthier and living longer. All of this has a positive effect on the economy.
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