Issue Position: Self-Sufficiency vs. Governmental Dependency

Issue Position

Decades ago, social safety nets were implemented as relief programs, meant to provide a temporary hand in difficult times. Since that time, they have evolved from relief into welfare, then entitlements and finally to a point where now some believe that these programs are long-term or permanent rights. The evolution has been slow and insidious, but constant. We must persuade and advocate that welfare and social programs are there for the individuals who truly need them, and as a temporary relief as they were originally intended. We need to promote self-sufficiency and independence from government handouts. We must also eliminate the rampant fraud and misuse of the public's money and trust. Finally, we must reverse recently passed legislation that may needlessly add tens of thousands of New Hampshire's residents to the Medicaid rolls at the expense of every taxpayer.

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