Democrats and Advocates Express Concerns The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources convened a hearing on April 11 to address the upcoming reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant. The committee, led by Chairman Wally Herger (R-CA) and Ranking Member Benjamin Cardin (D-MD), heard testimony from a wide variety Read More »

Lawmakers Voice Concerns About Potential State Burdens Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy Thompson was called to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee on April 9, as congressional activity on the reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program heightens. Also on April 9, Education and Workforce Committee member Representative Read More »

GOP Legislation, Like Administration Proposal, Deemed Unworkable by Many On April 9, House Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Chairman Wally Herger (R-CA) introduced the Personal Responsibility, Work and Family Promotion Act of 2002 (HR 4090). Similar legislation to reauthorize the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program (HR 4092) was introduced the same day Read More »