Difference between revisions of "Welfare reform"
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| − | The | + | The '''Welfare Reform Act of 1996''' ended most [[welfare]] and angered many of Clinton's more [[liberal]] constituents. It changed the [[welfare system]] into one requiring work in exchange for time-limited assistance. It contained a [[performance bonus]] to reward states for moving [[welfare recipients]] into jobs, state maintenance of effort requirements, and support for families moving from welfare to work. |
| − | The Act | + | The 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWOR) (PL 104-193), also called the "Welfare Reform Act," became law on August 22, 1996 with the signature of President [[Bill Clinton]]. |
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Revision as of 18:31, July 13, 2012
The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 ended most welfare and angered many of Clinton's more liberal constituents. It changed the welfare system into one requiring work in exchange for time-limited assistance. It contained a performance bonus to reward states for moving welfare recipients into jobs, state maintenance of effort requirements, and support for families moving from welfare to work.
The 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWOR) (PL 104-193), also called the "Welfare Reform Act," became law on August 22, 1996 with the signature of President Bill Clinton.