Since 1996, welfare reforms have brought millions back into the workforce. But with an economic downturn, Congress is poised to send billions of dollars to the states in order to cover the cost of many programs – including welfare. But how might the provisions in this bill actually reward states for adding names to the welfare rolls? How strong have the reform laws been over the past 13 years? And what would be a smarter way to allocate funds when it comes to welfare? We ask Steve Malanga, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
