GOP resolution says welfare programs ‘discourage marriage’

Published June 22, 2017 9:19pm ET



Several House Republicans introduced a resolution on Wednesday arguing that federal welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt family.

The resolution from Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., noted there are 126 different federal programs aimed at fighting poverty, many of which discourage people from getting married because additional income in the family unit could lead to a loss of benefits.

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