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This made me think of Roosevelt's New Deal and the CCC. Granted, this was in response to a global-wide depression. Additionally, it did create a large deficit. However, I think that working hours for the benefits received has merit. Perhaps if still on welfare after a certain amount of time...

Or maybe those are just the haphazard musings of a public history major....

I think if a large portion on welfare had to work for it, they would no longer be on welfare!

Welfare was intended to be a "leg-up" not a "lifestyle". Yet, we see generations on welfare. Why work, when you can get money to just sit? I think if they know the limits when they sign up, maybe they would do something to help themselves.