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Overview of the 1996 Welfare Reform Act by adamshamoun45 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Welfare Reform Act of 1996, passed by President Clinton, aimed to reduce welfare dependency and increase the labor force by implementing a two-year limit on welfare benefits and enhancing the earned income tax credit. The act sparked controversy, particularly within the Democratic Party, and has been supported and criticized by various political groups, with proponents noting reductions in welfare caseloads and opponents highlighting issues of poverty and job sustainability. Despite its mixed reception,
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