The Potential Role of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant in the Recessio
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Argues that the current recession will be the first real test of how policies put in place in the mid-1990s affect the well-being of families with children during a period of high unemployment. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides states with funds to rethink the safety net for disadvantaged families. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
