December 1, 2004
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Program Result
The 1996 federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (known as welfare reform) changed the focus of welfare from providing open-ended financial aid to providing transitional assistance while the head of household secures work.
May 16, 2003
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Program Result
The Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation examined the effects of welfare reform on the lives of low-income families and analyzed how welfare reform strategies were implemented.
March 1, 1999
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Program Result
From 1995 to 1997, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) conducted research, produced publications and conferences, and provided technical assistance to state governments on the issue of immigrant access to health care.
July 1, 2000
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Program Result
During 1997 to 1998, researchers at the Urban Institute examined the state of New Jersey as part of a multi-year study called Assessing the New Federalism.