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by: BBC

Where can the government cut billions from the welfare budget?

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by: Insider

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by: Euronews

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by: Time

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by: techUK

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by: SaltWire

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by: IOL

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by: Forbes

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by: WUSA9

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by: Axios

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by: Bloomberg

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by: KFOR

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by: MSN

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by: Mediaite

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Where can the government cut billions from the welfare budget?

When asked about the welfare budget, the Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood said: "Our current situation is unsustainable… we've seen a huge rise in that welfare budget." BBC Ve
The article from MSN discusses potential areas where the U.S. government could cut billions from the welfare budget. It highlights that welfare programs, which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other income support programs, constitute a significant portion of federal spending. Key points include the debate over reducing benefits or eligibility for these programs to manage the federal deficit. Suggestions for cuts involve means-testing for Social Security to limit benefits for wealthier recipients, adjusting the eligibility age for Medicare, and implementing stricter work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Critics argue that such cuts could disproportionately affect the poor and elderly, potentially increasing poverty rates. Conversely, proponents believe these measures could lead to more sustainable welfare spending by targeting aid more effectively to those in genuine need. The article also mentions the political challenges of enacting these cuts, given the public's attachment to these programs and the potential backlash from voters.

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