In 1974, the Supplemental Security Act was passed whichCreated Supplemental Security Income federalizing:

a) Old age insurance, aid to the blind and aid to the temporary and permanently disabled.
b) All state programs designed to provide pensions to widows and mothers with children under 3.
c) Aid to families with dependent children and worker compensation.
d) Block grants to states to provide for cost of providing disability income.


Answer: A

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