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Welfare Programs

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Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Most societies throughout history employed some strategies to help people in poverty meet basic needs. Before the 20th century, religious groups and private charities often led such initiatives. Today, these are called welfare programs, and they usually take the form of government provided subsidies for housing and healthcare.

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