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Since 1996, the number of welfare recipients has fallen by nearly60 percent, poverty and hunger have declined, and states haveenjoyed more leeway in structuring their welfare administrations.Even though benefit levels and economic growth have had relativelylittle to do with the large decline in welfare caseloads since1996, it appears that they do affect year-to-year fluctuations incaseloads.

Rather than attempting to perpetuate an outdated Social Securitysystem that excludes Hispanics from fully participating in theAmerican dream, lawmakers should pursue reforms that promoteprivate retirement savings and financial independence in old age.

Cheverly, Maryland, is considering whether to allow individuals as young as 16 to vote in local elections.