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joshuaechl f09

Israel: Current welfare system could mean the end of the country, economist warns - 0 views

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    This article shows possible negative effects of welfare on an economy. In this case, the citizens between the ages 35-54, who have no excuse in not working, who cannot support themselves are creating a dead weight effect on the economy.
saraechl f09

Cost cuts mean RSPCA shelters will turn away stray or unwanted pets - 0 views

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    Because of financial pressures and donations falling due to the recession, will have to cut costs and minimize welfare for animals. The number of abandoned pets is increasing due to the recession and because of the financial pressures, the RSPCA has to start turning away abandoned pets and only take in ones that have been seized by inspectors in cruelty cases or those which are at immediate risk or cruelty. This article shows that even animal welfare is being affected by the recession.
karenechl f09

Parties clash over cost of social health care plans - 0 views

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    This article refers to the topic of welfare payments because it is talking about the different parties in Great Britain clashed today over how to pay for a reformed welfare system and when to introduce it.
matteaechl f09

Romania to cut pensions and wages - 0 views

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    This article is about Romania's intentions to cut public sector wages and pensions as a part of an IMF-led rescue plan. These pensions are a form of welfare payments.
marcelorodriguezechl f09

Social Security Payout to Exceed Revenue This Year - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Mortgage payments in the US are starting to be a leak of money, as the government is paying to those retired more than it is earning in taxes. However, these payments cannot cease and a solution will have to be found.
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