social services initiatives

Should the Federal Government increase social services initiatives to improve the quality of life issues for the less fortunate ones.  (For instance: 1) promoting training/educational assistance initiatives to help the unskilled workers obtain/hold jobs; 2) assist the elderly/homeless with affordable housing: 3) increase health insurance coverage for the poor.)  Secondly, what impact would this have on the federal deficit?  Is that a burden we should place on all of the citizenry?  Why?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.