White House Official Seeks Welfare Changes

The Associated Press
Saturday, November 26, 2005; 3:11 AM

WASHINGTON -- The administration's point man on tightening welfare requirements says he senses that Congress is closer to making significant changes to the program than at any time during President Bush's tenure.

"I can almost taste it," said Wade Horn, an assistant secretary within the Health and Human Services Department.

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Democratic lawmakers don't believe Horn is correct, but say that if he is, the overhaul will occur without bipartisan support.