Monday marked the 20th anniversary of federal welfare reform. That's when then President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act into law. While observing that milestone, Area Congressman Tom Reed said some new reforms are needed for the nation's welfare system. He says the nation is getting away from the "cornerstone" of a reform that he says has made a difference in people's lives...
Tom Reed: getting away from a cornerstone
Reed backs a plan by House Republicans that would measure programs not by how much money is spent, but by positive outcomes. The plan also calls for skills development and job training. Reed, who held a conference call on Monday, says he is hopeful it will pick up bipartisan support.
Monday marked the 20th anniversary of federal welfare reform. That's when then President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act into law. While observing that milestone, Area Congressman Tom Reed said some new reforms are needed for the nation's welfare system. He says the nation is getting away from the "cornerstone" of a reform that he says has made a difference in people's lives...
