amendment seeks to move welfare families to selfsufficiency through work. It retains entitlement status for the safety net. It protects children. It invests in preparing welfare recipients for work. It does not automatically cut anyones benefits unless they refuse to work or refuse a job. It continues critical benefits for up to 2 years after a family gets off welfare. It doesnt overreach by fooling around with existing nutrition. child care. or child welfare programs. It rewards States for success in moving welfare recipients into the work force. It does not finance itself on the backs of legal immigrants. Mr. Chairman.
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