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Voted NO on Studying how MA can overcome federal workfare rules.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY:Clause 3: Safety net.
The governor vetoed the part of Budget Item 1599-4408 which authorized a study on potential state responses to federal welfare rule changes. The study would propose methods to maintain existing welfare coverage when federal changes reduced such coverage. A YEA vote would override the governor's veto, restoring authorization for the study.
The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is Part VII, clause 3: SOCIAL SECURITY AND THE SAFETY NET: We support restoration of crucial federal funding for “safety net” programs.
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Other Mass Reps from Hampden County on SOCIAL SECURITY:
