Moderate Southern Senators, Hunger, and Welfare in the Long 1960s

This article traces the approach of moderate southern Senators toward domestic hunger and welfare in late 1960s 1970s. Often overlooked scholarly accounts, these formed a significant minority delegation. Their behavior demonstrates both continued possibilities more inclusive politics after mid-1960s importance southerners to Food Stamp Program's major expansion years 1964. At same time, however, politicians opposed guaranteed-income schemes endorsed “workfare” measures promoted by conservative that conditioned aid on participation low-wage employment.