The economic downturn is stretching the resources of families and individuals across America. Now, more than ever, we need a functioning social safety net -- one that helps families keep food on the table in times of crisis, while providing a toe hold to a more economically secure future.
Unfortunately, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), popularly called "welfare," is failing to reach millions of poor children and families. This program is supposed to act as the last line of...
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