51.   Almost all senators agree on the thrust of the reforms, which would give states a lot more flexibility and a little less money for their welfare programs.

52.   But among the Hasidim, it does not seem to be as well known as the state welfare program that aids low-income families and childless adults, Home Relief.

53.   But Democrats have shown new energy this week in fighting Republican proposals to dismantle federal welfare programs and turn them over to the states.

54.   But in reality, it is giving states the right to turn away even the poor from welfare programs.

55.   But in their push to achieve monetary union, many European countries have pledged to rein in government spending, particularly on social welfare programs.

56.   But many other states are designing welfare programs that impose time limits with no commitment to help those who hit the barrier without work.

57.   But moderate Republicans and Democrats have succeeded in winning some concessions, including a provision intended to keep states from slashing their own spending on welfare programs.

58.   But Murayama convinced his reluctant party Thursday to go along with the rise in the consumption tax by promising to allocate some of its revenues for social welfare programs.

59.   But it could also increase the number of people who qualify for assistance and the cost of social welfare programs.

60.   But she is also describing the troubled landscape in which the new welfare programs will try to take root.