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This edition: Welfare Reform

Episode Details

Original tape date: May 24, 2001.

Recently Governor Pataki indicated his support for a proposal to require recipients of public assistance to reapply for state benefits when they reach the five year time limit. Host, David R. Jones, President of the Community Service Society of New York, sits down with Deborah Glick and Raymond Meier to discuss welfare reform. The two individuals share their experiences with the welfare system and the impact it had on their lives.

Guest List

Hon. Deborah J. Glick Assemblywoman, Manhattan

David R. Jones President & CEO, Community Service Society of New York

Raymond Meier NYS Senator

  • About this series

  • The Urban Agenda, no longer in production, was a monthly television series about real life and real issues in New York City, for all New Yorkers. Here at CUNY TV's website, however, you may still join Community Service Society’s President, David R. Jones, for an in-depth examination of issues and institutions that impact all New Yorkers. Hear what elected officials, advocates and concerned New Yorkers have to say about issues that every New Yorker should know about!

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