social-welfare

Even though major policy changes aren't expected as a result of the vote, the PAP's 6.5-percentage-point slide in its share of the vote from the 2006 poll will likely intensify pressure on leaders to fine-tune economic policies to make growth more inclusive, including more social-welfare programs to redistribute wealth, which economists say could slow growth in the years ahead.

Singapore Vote Lifts Opposition Chun Han Wong 2011

In the U.K., for instance, Experian is employed by local authorities to help cut social-welfare fraud and identify entitlements to public housing and benefits.

Giving Credit Where It's Due William Lyons 2011

Critics of the government say officials have used social-welfare programs to buy voter support, especially in rural parts of northeastern Brazil.

Brazilians Vote in Presidential Runoff 2010

All the candidates pushed for a gradual phaseout of nuclear power, placed high importance on the Japan-U.S. security alliance, and agreed on the need to eventually increase the consumption tax to fund the nation's social-welfare costs.

Party Ballot Will Pick Japan Premier George Nishiyama 2011

Now, several large 527 groups are setting up 501 (c) 4 social-welfare organizations, which are allowed to back candidates explicitly.

Club For Growth Asks For Unlimited Contributions To Help Toomey The Huffington Post News Team 2010

With the budget under pressure because of the state's unsustainable Medicaid and social-welfare spending, Mr. Cuomo is looking for another pot of cash to pay for such basic government obligations as roads.

The Union Zee Bridge 2011

Even though the PAP has grabbed a majority of the seats, its 6.5-percentage-point slide in vote share from the 2006 poll will likely intensify pressure on leaders to fine-tune economic policies to make growth more inclusive, including more social-welfare schemes to redistribute wealth, which economists say could slow growth in the years ahead.

Singapore's Ruling Party Wins Election Chun Han Wong 2011

If all that happens, it could intensify pressure on leaders to fine-tune economic policies to make growth more inclusive, including more social-welfare schemes to redistribute wealth, which economists say could slow growth in the years ahead.

Singapore Vote Seen as Its Fiercest Yet Chun Han Wong 2011

Yes, the organization and reach of Catholic social-welfare institutions mean that Catholic groups will be more directly and more disproportionately affected.

Obama and the 'Bitter' Clingers—Round Two William McGurn 2012

But there are still many low-paying workers such as florists, hairdressers and sanitation workers, who earn such low wages that they often have to supplement their income with social-welfare payments.

Germany Resists Austerity in Budget William Boston 2011