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New York City could do much better with welfare reform, says a broad task force of critics of the current program, and they have a comprehensive plan for consideration.

Last week the City Council overwhelmingly passed an AIDS Bill of Rights, which will guarantee many new benefits for city clients and require hiring 120 caseworkers.

It’s the first boost in federal housing subsidies in four years, but it comes with one big catch.

The city is denying welfare mothers the help with child care mandated by law, according to a report released Public Advocate Mark Green.