What’s At Stake In Administration’s Request For A Rescission Of Some CHIP Funds?
The Washington Post Fact Checker examines the possible impact of the rescission request. Also, a new study by researchers in California analyzes the racial overtones of the debate on the country's social safety net.
The Washington Post:
CHIP, CHIMPs And Trump’s Budget-Rescission Request: A Guide To The Debate
As we often remind readers, the most complicated issues are the most susceptible to manipulation by politicians. If the subject is complex, it’s easier to mislead. So here’s a guide to the rescission debate, which revolves around acronyms like CHIP and CHIMPs. (Kessler, 5/31)
The Washington Post:
White America’s Racial Resentment Is The Real Impetus For Welfare Cuts, Study Says
White Americans are increasingly critical of the country’s social safety net, a new study suggests, thanks in part to a rising tide of racial resentment. The study, conducted by researchers at two California universities and published Wednesday in the journal Social Forces, finds that opposition to welfare programs has grown among white Americans since 2008, even when controlling for political views and socioeconomic status. (Dewey, 5/30)
