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Originally Posted by RogueGypsy
Isn't it strange how all other programs increased around the mid 90's when cash, food and housing leveled out?
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It is not strange at all the AFDC/TANF recipients decreased starting in 96...it is directly related to the comprehensive reform implemented that year.
Social security and Medicare increased as a result of more beneficiaries.
Food Stamps didnt start increasing significantly until the 2006-07. In 2000-03, it was lower than the early 90s.
http://www.census.gov/compendia/stat...es/10s0558.pdf
I would suggest using source data as opposed to Heritage reports.