What Works for Welfare?

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  • Author(s): Hegland, Corine
  • Source:
    National Journal. 1/10/2004, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p106-110. 5p. 4 Black and White Photographs, 1 Graph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PUBLIC welfare; WELFARE recipients; ECONOMIC policy; BUSH, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED StatesReport Available
    • Abstract:
      Highlights the disagreement between the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush and the states on why the 1996 welfare reform law worked and what should be done next. Success of the welfare reform law in reducing the number of families on welfare; Amount of federal budget for welfare which is knows as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Strategy of the Bush administration in furthering the achievement of the 1996 welfare reform law; Discussion on how states view the success of the 1996 welfare reform law.