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Most States Have Yet to Claim Emergency TANF Funds

Michael Laracy | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: Spotlight on Poverty, Poverty CLASP, Tanf, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Hhs, Arra, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Recession, Foundation, Stimulus, States, Economic, Low-Income, Non-Profit, Emergency Funds, State Government, Economic Recovery, Tef, Politics News
Michael Laracy

The TANF Emergency Fund is potentially an important resource for states, which get four federal dollars from the fund for each dollar they put up.

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The Ugly Truth: Poverty in America

Irasema Garza | Posted 11.12.2009 | Politics

Read More: Welfare, Women, Welfare System, Single Mothers, Poverty, Women's Issues, Welfare Reform, TANF Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Women and Politics, Tanf, Working Moms, Politics News
Irasema Garza

As bleak as the poverty figures appear, the Census Bureau's numbers likely underestimate the depth and scale of the problem. Given the scale of the problem facing us, we must address the structural issues that frustrate our efforts to help poor Americans.

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Beer, Cigarettes and Flat Screen TVs: Targeting the Poor in Times of Economic Crisis

C. Nicole Mason | Posted 11.09.2009 | Home

Read More: AIG Bailout, Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Aig, Tanf, Poverty, Economic Stimulus Package, Race, US Poverty, Social-Policies, Investment Banks, Middle Class, Home Buyer's Credit, Home News
C. Nicole Mason

When it comes to lending a helping hand to poor people, there seems to be a double standard. The government requires states to match funds for poverty relief, while banks get stimulus money without a fee.

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The Bitter Fruit of Welfare Reform

Irasema Garza | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Welfare, Women, Welfare System, Poverty, Women's Issues, Welfare Reform, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Economic Crisis, Economic Security, Welfare Policy, Tanf, Politics News
Irasema Garza

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.

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