Nothing safe from budget ax—even welfare

Oregonian
Tue, 05 May 2009 05:25:11 -0500
SALEM—Just as more families are turning to the government for help, Oregon leaders are considering budget cuts that would dismantle the state’s welfare-to-work program. To find billions to balance the next two-year budget, state leaders are considering cuts, including: eliminating cash assistance to families with two parents at home; reducing or eliminating state-paid day care while parents…

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