Public Interest
Jun. 15, 2002
Living Wage
Forum Column - By Kenneth J. Theisen - In 1996, welfare reform became law. Since its passage, the number of families on welfare has declined. There were 4.4 million families on welfare at the time of enactment and 2.1 million in March 2001. Many supporters of welfare reform also hoped that welfare reform would help families escape the trap of poverty after they left the welfare rolls.
By Kenneth J. Theisen
In 1996, welfare reform became law. Since its passage, the number of families on welfare has declined. There were 4.4 million families on welfare at the tim...
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