Potential Role of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant in the Recession

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business cycles.

Poverty.

Unemployment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2009

Summary:

Examines impact of recession on disadvantaged families, covering public policy promoting employment; unemployment levels; extent of Federal safety net; and P.L. 111-5, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Addresses Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding during recessions; and discusses potential expanded TANF role during recession, including cash welfare and other forms of economic support. Considers solvency of the contingency fund, and penalties for failure to meet FY2007 and FY2008 work participation standards. Includes tables and graphs

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Potential Role of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant in the Recession

Publisher Number:

CRS-2009-DSP-0325

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