21.   In the current welfare debate, the Catholic bishops have been a leading force in arguing for greater sensitivity to the needs of children and the poor.

22.   In the House welfare debate, several lawmakers, including Sam Gibbons, showed a commitment to children by wearing ties or scarves designed for Save the Children.

23.   Its findings defy many of the stereotypes that distort the welfare debate.

24.   Local congressmen comment on the current welfare debate.

25.   Local congressmen discuss the ongoing welfare debate.

26.   Ms. Gagnon says her circumspection is a result of the harsh tenor of the welfare debate across the country, and especially in Washington.

27.   Moynihan, a New York Democrat, says he is dismayed by the direction the welfare debate has taken in the last year.

28.   President Clinton waded back into the welfare debate Tuesday, with moderate praise and pointed suggestions for the latest Republican reforms.

29.   Rep. E. Clay Shaw Jr., a Florida Republican and a key player in the welfare reform debate, rolled his eyes when he heard about the amendment.

30.   Sen. Pete Domenici steps up in the welfare debate as a leading voice of moderate Republicans, standing squarely against presidential contender Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas.