Excerpt
The welfare reform bill enacted in 1996 is set to expire in September 2002. The House has passed a reauthorization that implements tighter rules and deadlines for making recipients self-sufficient. Opponents say the changes require more money.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Overview of the Current System
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Effects of the 1996 Law
Issues, Trends, and Recipient Characteristics
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"Compassionate Welfare Reform"
Bush Administration Position
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Welfare Reform
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Welfare Timeline
Evolution of Federal Assistance to the Poor
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Pro & Con
Should the House Pass H.R. 4737, the Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act?
