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Reforming the Land of Opportunity: Reframing Citizenship for the Deserving Poor in 1996 U.S. Welfare Policy Reform

Creator:

Montgomery, Ian M.

Abstract:

In his July 31, 1996 remarks on welfare reform, President Clinton signaled his intent to sign into law the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming federal welfare policy. During the press conference, Clinton framed welfare as necessary but ultimately temporary relief, stating its...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

Sketch of U.S. Public Welfare Policy In his book Losing Ground, sociologist Charles Murray purports to