The Role of Public Welfare in Housing: A Report to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance, Volume 81

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Page 1 - ... the realization as soon as feasible of the goal of a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family...
Page 3 - Until recently, this meant anyone covered under the old age assistance (OAA), aid to the blind (AB), aid to the permanently and totally disabled (APTD), and aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) programs.
Page 5 - ... aid to the aged, blind, or disabled, or for such aid and medical assistance for the aged...
Page 33 - For the purpose of enabling each State, as far as practicable under the conditions in such State...
Page 6 - Includes as recipients the children and 1 or both parents or 1 caretaker relative other than a parent in families In which the requirements of such adults were considered In determining the amount of assistance.
Page 4 - Data based on assumptions that the recipient: (1) is living alone in rented quarters; (2) needs an amount for rent that is at least as large as the maximum amount allowed by the State for this item; and (3) has no income other than assistance.
Page 7 - I believe that the American people feel that with the high production of which we are now capable, there is enough left over to prevent extreme hardship and maintain a minimum standard floor under subsistence, education, medical care and housing, to give to all a minimum standard of decent living and to all children a fair opportunity to get a start in life.

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