Document: 421 U.S. 707 95 S.Ct. 1893. 44 L.Ed.2d 525 Paul R. PHILBROOK, etc., Appellant,v.Jean GLODGETT et al. Caspar W. WEINBERGER, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Appellant, v. Jean Nos. 73—1820, 74—132. Argued March 24—25, 1975. Decided June 9, Syllabus Under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program Social Security Act (Act), term 'dependent child' was expanded include children whose deprivation caused by a parent's unemployment. Section 407(b)(2)(C) (ii) Act, as amended in 1968, makes this definition applicable only if state plan under AFDC denies aid dependent child so defined 'with respect any week for which such child's father receives unemployment compensation.' Vermont, qualify federal funding unemployed-father program, promulgated regulation its participating Needy (ANFC) defining an 'unemployed father' one who is, inter alia, out work, provided '(h)e is not receiving Unemployment Compensation during same assistance granted.' Appellees, are parents Vermont families ANFC terminated or denied because fathers were compensation, filed suit against appellant Commissioner Department Welfare enjoin enforcement statute regulation. Holding that it had jurisdiction over parties 28 U.S.C. § 1343(3), construing 407(b)(2)(C)(ii) making actual payment of, rather than mere eligibility for, compensation disqualifying factor benefits, three-judge District Court held could be applied conflict construction statute, entered injunction effect. Held: 1. The regulation, exclude unemployed merely eligible from impermissibly conflicts 407(b)(2)(C)(ii), correctly interpreted Court. As evidenced provision's legislative history, Congress did intend coverage at State's discretion once elected participate. Pp. 713-719. 2. This will inquire into question whether but make exception general rule has duty inquire, where been inadequately briefed, substantive issue decided case, stated he comply decision on statutory affirmed. exercise Court's resulted no adjudication merits have just properly made without Secretary, issuance process contended wrongful before 720-722. 368 F.Supp. 211, No. affirmed; 74—132, dismissed. William L. Patton, Boston, Mass., Weinberger. David Kalib, Montpelier, Vt., Philbrook. Richard S. Kohn, Danville, appellees. Mr. Justice REHNQUIST delivered opinion 1 In these consolidated appeals we called upon construe provision 1935 amended, ascertain welfare provision. A did, 211 (Vt.1973), noted probable appeal Philbrook, postponed consideration Weinberger, 419 963, 223, 42 177 (1974). Philbrook's presents 607(b)(2) (C)(ii), while Secretary's additional concluded doctrine pendent jurisdiction. 2 * Title IV 49 Stat. 627, enacted program,1 through funds would granted qualifying States order provide children. originally 'the death, continued absence home, physical mental incapacity parent,'2 1961 parent.3 experimental basis4 gave authority define 'unemployment' deny benefits whole part parent received relevant period. 1968 unemployed-parent permanent,5 response problems arisen trial period, retracted some formerly delegated States.6 other changes also became effective 1968,7 child,' 407(a) applies 3 'to relative specified subsection (a) section— 4 '(ii) law State United States.' 607(b)(2)(C) (ii). 5 To Regulation 2333.1, provides part: 6 'An minor need working part-time, work due industrial dispute (strike), least 30 days prior assistance, that: 7 '(3) He 8 Appellees applications rejected compensation; each instance amount money family less program. Philbrook Weinberger court, finding virtue 'from language payment, F.Supp., 217. 607(b)(2)(C)(ii), otherwise qualified option receive either check whichever greater, statute. An effect entered, both appealed.8 II 9 appellants do contest, indeed they not, speaks terms 'father (who) compensation' They contend, however, section wholly odds premise underlying approach non-AFDC resources dictated 402(a)(7) 602(a)(7). 'In expounding must guided single sentence member sentence, look provisions law, object policy.' Heirs Boisdore_, How. 113, 122, 12 L.Ed. 1009 (1849); Richards States, 369 1, 11, 82 585, 492 (1962); Chemehuevi Tribe Indians FPC, 420 395, 402—403, 1066, 1071—1072, 43 272 (1975). Our objective case congressional intent give will. certainly leans toward adopted Court, '(i)t familiar thing may within letter yet spirit nor intention makers.' Church Holy Trinity 143 457, 459, 511, 512, 36 226 (1892). 10 'provide agency shall, determining need, take income claiming children.' Further force command regulations requiring agencies 'carry policies reference applicants' recipients' potential sources can developed availability.' 45 CFR 233.20(a)(3)(ix) It flies face scheme, argue appellants, permit person decline resources, eligible, assistance. See Shea Vialpando, 416 251, 94 1746, 40 120 anomaly compounded violence done intended operation programs construction. Umemployment programs, financed employer contributions, operate regard available recipient matter right. California Dept. Human Resources Development Java, 402 121, 91 1347, 666 (1971). contend should when first line defense,' obtained.9 11 argument based intersectional harmony might considerable circumstances, find unpersuasive appellants' case. 402(a)(7), applicant's taken account need. If 'is predetermined statewide standard applicant participation payments difference.' supra, U.S., 254, 1750. 407(b)(2) fit smoothly then reduced father; much concedes.10 But expressly otherwise: receipt results termination benefits. simply incorrect characterize their consistent overall pattern assailing interpretation fundamentally disruptive; fact neither harmonious program's resources. Appellants history Amendments supports position 'an required exhaust resource' becoming entitled assistance.11 rely statement Conference Report proof used 'receives' persons compensation: 13 'Section 407 203(a) House bill, (for purposes his AFDC) more quarters 13-calendar-quarter period ending year application aid, (or receive) law. 14 'The Senate amendments removed exclusions, restored present partly month . 15 recedes ..' H.R.Conf.Rep.No.1030, 90th Cong., 1st Sess., 57 (1967) (emphasis added). 16 We carefully reviewed context view positions 407, agree appellees abovequoted ambiguous best. seems likely Committee referring 407(b)(1)(C) Act12 407(b)(2)(C)(ii). Although Houses agreed necessary, disagreed about considerations embodied definition. sought limit 'a substantial connection force.' H.R.Rep.No.544, 17 (1967). Administration favor condition inclusion program,13 version prevailed Conference. implementing standard, demonstrated awareness difference between requisite attachment employment market, included 18 '6 (within meaning (d) (3) section) ., aid.' 607(b) (1)(C).14 19 That quite discriminating conveys good deal intent. us relied probably directed 407(b) (1)(C)(ii) appeals. 20 'that (42 s) 607 excluded actually father.' If, inconsistent scheme works shift costs private public sector contravention prudent resource management, branch modification directed. 21 With thus understood, apparent father,' 'may come clear indication meant optional.' Burns Alcala, 575, 580, 1180, 1184, 469 (1975); King Smith, 392 309, 88 2128, 1118 (1968); Townsend Swank, 404 282, 92 502, 448 (1971); Carleson Remillard, 406 598, 1932, 32 352 (1972). New York Services Dublino, 413 405, 421—422, 93 2507, 2516—2517, 37 688 (1973). important purpose eliminate variations definitions unemployment, see n. 6, twice turned back attempts restore circumstances optional portion judgment appealed 73 1820 III 22 1343(3) afforded principles previously characterized 'subtle complex far-reaching implications.' Moor County Alameda, 411 693, 715, 1785, 1798, 596 Christian Labor, 414 614, 617 3, 747, 749, 39 38 'Questions Presented' brief merits, devoted does 'difficult complex,' concludes decide question. reasons question, second presented identical remanded appellees' constitutional challenges herein construed; event advises government intends end jurisdictional controversy filing motion intervene.' Brief Appellant 13. On hand, tells disagree him defendant invoked, become inconsequential since well would, course, administer accordance interpretation.' Ibid. 23 believe treatment role appeal, cast amicus curiae party challenging jurisdiction, acceptable resolution representation abide strict sense word render moot left therefore implications' going resolved briefed Secretary. Rule 40(g). 24 Failure Rules result dismissal defaulting party. Sweezy Hampshire, 354 234, 236, 77 1203, 1311 (1957); Slagle Ohio, 366 259, 264, 81 1076, 1079, 277 (1961); Raley 360 423, 435, 79 1257, 1344 (1959). hesitancy applying principle arises goes party, repeatedly note want district court even though raised point. Cutler Rae, 729, 731, 890 Mitchell Maurer, 293 237, 244, 55 162, 165, 338 (1934); Clark Gray, Inc., 306 583, 588, 59 744, 748, 83 1001 (1939). 25 Application require address notwithstanding briefs parties. believe, unusual comes permits rule. Here suit, clearly proper 1343 issues claim indistinguishable those Thus practical assumption announced, affirmed, it. therefore, 26 74—132 27 ordered. affirmed name changed 1962 'Aid Children,' thereunder Children' (AFDC). Pub.L. 87—543, 76 185. call (ANFC). 406(a) 629. generally 75 75. Public Papers Presidents (John F. Kennedy) 46—47; H.R.Rep.No.28, 87th Sess. S.Rep.No.165, H.R.Conf.Rep.No.307, 87 (1961), U.S.Code Cong. & Admin.News 1961, p. 1716. legislation scheduled expire 30, 1962, extended five-year 193, 1967, 94. 882; 17, 107—109, 175—176 (1967); S.Rep.No.744, (1967), 2834. legislation, varying uniform administration impossible; instances broad 'gone beyond anything envisioned.' 108. Statement Wilbur J. Cohen, Undersecretary Hearings H.R. 12080, Finance, 268—269 responded enacting force,' 'receives 883. preferred retain giving 28, receded conference, 57. expressed displeasure practice 'families mother eligible,' 108, restricted fathers. next session tried again modify mandatory exclusion 407(b). supra. major modifications beginning automatically disqualified entire month. situation, S.Rep.No.1014, 2d (1968), 2341. compromise reached retained concept relaxed application: weeks received. 273. H.R.Conf.Rep.No.1533, At oral arose regarding appeals, 1253, supplemental Gonzalez Automatic Employees Credit Union, 90, 289, 249 (1974), MTM, Inc. Baxley, 799, 1278, 636 (1975), contends Appeals; Hagans Lavine, 415 528, 1372, 577 indicated judge, grounds decision, resolve convening court. unable proceed manner contentions thier complaint, App. 10, contention, time, Tr. Oral Arg. 42—44 (Mar. 5, 1973). urges reconsider our Engineers Chicago, R.I. P.R. Co., 382 86 594, 501 (1966), that, convened decides grounds, so. argues operates drastically burden supporting program.' 27. Such private-sector public-sector financing distorts relationship gives employers windfall gain financial obligation function amounts paid claims. 6. Id., 21. concedes immediately father's compensation. recognized there delay check. During construction, available. steps necessary and, receipt, terminates. opinion, refuse apply eligible. 16—17, 4. 407(b)(1) 607(b)(1), provides: '(b) shall approved 602 title '(1) requires when— '(A) employed (as determined standards prescribed Secretary) '(B) cause, (of days) refused bona fide offer training employment, '(C) (i) (d)(1) (d)(3) State, '(I)t your committee labor force, casual.' 28; 269. 407(d)(3) 607(d)(3), '(d) For individual deemed if— application, performed covered covered, (together performed) application.'

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