2008 Green Book

The Green Book provides updated data and information on programs within the Committee’s jurisdiction, such as Medicare, Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, Foster Care and welfare.  Additionally, it includes a discussion of related issues, such as the well-being of the elderly and of children and families.  Since its first publication in 1981, the Green Book has become a valued reference guide for legislators, administrators, researchers and interested citizens.

• Section 3 Supplemental Security Income
• Section 5 Earned Entitlements for Railroad Employees
• Section7 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• Section 8 Child Support Enforcement Program
• Section 10 Title XX - Social Services Block Grant Program
• Section 14 The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
• Section 15 Other Programs
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
  • Federal Housing Assistance
  • Veterans Benefits and Services
  • Head Start
  • Workers' Compensation

APPENDICES

• Appendix E Data on Children, Youth, and Their Families
• Appendix J The Experimental Evidence of Welfare-Related Initiative