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From Colonial Poor Relief to TANF: How US Welfare Evolved
Original: Things to Know From colonial poor relief to TANF, American welfare has evolved from local aid into a mix of programs. Ha
A new explainer traces American welfare from colonial-era local poor relief to today's mix of programs capped by TANF, the block-grant system created in 1996. It argues the system has drifted from its original aim of aiding people in genuine need and asks whether it now extends beyond that purpose. The piece is drawing attention among readers debating the size and role of government assistance.
Why now: Ongoing political debate over the size, purpose and reform of US welfare programs is prompting interest in historical explainers.
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