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>> food stamps in early 20009 which continues through this fall for 46 states. >> of all of these 80 plus programs only three had work requirements. now one of the work requirements is gone its down to two>> they noted romney himself joined other governors in seeking welfare flexibility in 2005. >> in support of policies that would have eliminated the time limits in the roy and stay on welfare forever. >> they wouldnt weaken it they were the ones who were part of the movement to establish it. ...

A huge debt. currently $2.6 trillion. no growth. and a welfare state that has been just about impossible to trim down. political parties cant agree on a new government. they will forced to call new elections. given the fractured nature of both coalitions elections could result in deadlock. we were focused on greece. it is important for euro zone. but the high stakes game is italy. its just too big to be bailed out. bret? >> bret: greg burke live in roam early thursday morning. thank you. back at...

Ethical values, he needs to stand up and say well. >> obama campaign aid says there may need to be further reform to make sure every lobbyists is registering to lobby. the aid said in the current system the brightest line to draw is banning money from lobbyists and the president is the only candidate to do so. >> okay, ed. thanks a lot. house republicans are preparing the vote on next week on a subpoena demanding the white house turn over records relating to the federal loan guarantee for the ...

39.8 million people to 43.6 million meaning one in seven americans are in poverty. >> getting the labor going and economy going, thats the problem for us. >> reporter: since unemployment doesnt fall until about a year, that number is likely to get worse. >> bret: thanks, the s & p gave back about a half point. the nasdaq was up 2. the debate over extending the bush era tax cuts to avoid a tax increase in tough times continues on capitol hill, but it isnt just whether to extend them, but also, ho...