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Originally posted by lendaddy
CC, are you saying Welfare reform was A Clinton proposal? Did he campaign on it?
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Clinton had a tough time finding dems to author a comprehensive welfare reform bill. The bill ultimately got bipartisan support and passed. It was Clintons idea and the bill was crafted with his direction. Clinton gets full credit for
trying to reform welfare.
What has happened in effect is the partial transfer of welfares financial burden from the federal government to the states. It's a small improvement as some states have chosen to follow the new federal guidelines strictly and have been rewarded with declining welfare caseloads.