31.   And though the Catholic Church once played a strong role in Bay Ridge in helping troubled families, now it is a fading presence.

32.   --Approve the early release of federal funds earmarked to help low-income families in the Northeast buy heating fuel.

33.   As a child, Newhouse helped the family by selling newspapers on the street.

34.   Antonio Romero, an economist with the University of Havana, said an increase in payments from abroad might help individual families but would not cure the underlying malaise.

35.   As a youth, Russell helped the family by delivering newspapers.

36.   Ashcroft said this would help families by allowing working parents time for school functions, medical appointments for their children and other activities without losing pay.

37.   At issue is tax-free savings accounts that were created last year to help families save for college.

38.   At home, Salvation Army workers have always helped needy families.

39.   Because tax credits do not help people too poor to owe much tax, his plan will probably not help families most in need.

40.   Boehner said the proposed tax credits would help poor families.