I like former President Bill Clinton. I voted for him twice. Both times because I actually liked him and believed in him and because his opponent wasn't worth much to me. However, welfare reform with be a part of his legacy. I personally think the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 was one of the worst pieces of legislature ever created. Not that I am a huge fan of public assistance and the laziness associated with it. Congress brainwashed people into believing welfare recipients were the cause of the country's financial woes. Over 18 years ater there is still great unemployment but no safety net for those who could have used that little bit of change. Even worse I see a huge increase in the homeless population and I blame that in part to this 1996 law. Check out the links below for the details. I will break down my feelings at a later date.
http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/abbrev/prwora96.htm
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-104hr3734enr/pdf/BILLS-104hr3734enr.pdf
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