SOC WORK 206 Study Guide - American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009, Social Insurance, Rehabilitation Act Of 1973
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The unemployment rate is now at 8. 1% from 7. 6%. Therefore unemployment insurance is going to be extended, and in stimulus bill there has been an additional couple dollars added each week. () Bill is also providing money to the state to cover people for longer/cover more people. Job training: 5. 4 billion dollars (added in economic stimulus bill) Lecture outline: helping the deserving poor : aged, blind, and disabled. Federalism refers to a system of government in which the national government has certain powers and the state governments also have certain constitutionally guaranteed powers. The state governments, which are closer to the people, best address those issues that are not national in scope. One of the most important concepts in social policy and policy analysis. Many powers given to the states including social welfare programs. 1930s: the great depression and the new deal. Federal government assumes responsibility for most social welfare programs. Federal government"s role in social welfare grew even more.
