Poverty & the Safety Net | National Catholic Reporter

Poverty & the Safety Net | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: After this last bit of economic ruin, quite a few of us in our 50s are waiting to reach 62 to be able to experience some economic security again - and 65 for some good health care.  While many of this age have gotten new jobs first, many others have not.  The net is a good concept and the most significant parts are the new Obamacare law and Unemployment Insurance.  Sadly, the GOP has done its best to pare both down.  Make no mistake, the safety net needs some repair - I would start with a $1,000 per month per child refundable tax credit and a higher minimum wage (with an entitlement to salaried training at whatever level is next, including grad school) so that no one falls through, especially not the long term poor.