The 1980s (Reagan and Bush years) were characterized by efforts of the government to do what to social entitlement programs (welfare, social services, etc.)? increase funding for services for the poor reduce and eliminate these programs focus on prevention efforts allowing the poor to gain personal assets while receiving public assistance
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