Reform and the Persistence of Poverty
by
Laura Lein, Deanna T. Schexnayder, Karen Douglas
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2009
In the decade since President Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 into law—amidst promises that it would "end welfare as we know it"—have the reforms ending entitlements and moving toward time limits and work requirements lifted...