Senate GOP proposes welfare program reforms

By Susan Ferrechio

Published November 16, 2011 5:00am ET

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Senate GOP proposes welfare program reforms — A group of conservative Senate Republicans on Wednesday introduced a sweeping welfare reform bill that sets the stage for comprehensive change to the program if Republicans take control of Congress and the White House next year. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said the Welfare Reform Act of 2011 would cap welfare spending at 2007 levels and […]

A group of conservative Senate Republicans on Wednesday introduced a sweeping welfare reform bill that sets the stage for comprehensive change to the program if Republicans take control of Congress and the White House next year.

Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said the Welfare Reform Act of 2011 would cap welfare spending at 2007 levels and save $2.43 trillion over 10 years by gradually reducing benefits from the nation’s 77 welfare programs, including food stamps.

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