1.   A series of welfare laws followed, promising a gradual transformation of Britain.

2.   State officials say the changes, which were included in the sweeping welfare overhaul law approved by the Legislature and Gov.

3.   The provision went on the books last year as part of an overhaul of state welfare law.

4.   Welfare split A look at the differences between the new federal welfare law and evolving proposals from Republican Gov.

5.   Many considered the changes to the welfare laws a regressive step.

6.   Although new welfare laws allow people to work and still keep Medi-Cal, only the very poor qualify for benefits.

7.   Although the New York state Legislature has not formally passed the welfare law that includes this provision, Democrats and Republicans say there is no dispute over the issue.

8.   Although Clinton signed the welfare law, he has denounced the cutbacks on benefits to immigrants and has promised to try to soften them if he is re-elected.

9.   America takes a leap into the unknown on Tuesday as major provisions of the new welfare law take effect.

10.   And his confused blue eyes wander when his mother tries to explain the new welfare law.