WASHINGTON, March 19—During the committee debate on the budget resolution, Sen. Sessions pointed out that means-tested federal welfare spending and means-tested aid is projected to increase 80 percent over the next 10 years.
Holding that growth rate to 60 percent—still much larger than the projected inflation of 25 percent—would save $1 trillion. But more importantly, sound reforms would ensure that these programs are effectively delivering help to those in need.
Amazingly, every Democrat on the Budget Committee voted to oppose these modest reforms. Additional welfare reform votes are expected as the Senate moves to consider the budget on the floor this week.
