Welfare reform in the 90s did away with most of the noxious programs that you are thinking of. As a result, the chronically indigent are often reliant on social security, and I ain’t talking about the old folks.
I’m not sure what programs you are talking about that were done away with. There are a lot of programs that could be cut now.
For example, let’s cut giving teenagers free housing, furniture, medical care, food, cars, cell phones and gas cards. Oh yes, let’s cut AAA, car insurance, free calls to Mexico and food stamps.