A 1935 social welfare program benefiting the elderly was well received because . older people were not living as long, but needed a pension regardless of the economy older people were living longer, but many of them had pensions in a strong economy older people were living longer but did not have jobs or pensions in a weak economy older people did not want to work past a certain age and needed a federal pension

what are two things that greatly the american economy after the war? the huge buildup of u.s. military the beginning of the korean conflict the creation of the gi bill the marshall plan for nations

an interest group is an organization whose members share common concerns, and try to influence government policies that impact those concerns. elected officials frequently complain about the influence of "special interests" on american politics.