Why Entitlement Programs Must be Phased Out. Welfare, including food stamps and other aspects of this social issue, have been a part of the American scene for many years. Under former President Bill Clinton, and now under current President George Bush, the scope of those programs is changing dramatically. In this paper, I will argue for a phase-out of these programs. 5 pgs, bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 11996 Entitlement Programs.doc Price: 44.75