Mark Kelly: “Republicans in the House have been leading the charge on the issue of welfare reform. In 1996, overcoming vehement…”

“Republicans in the House have been leading the charge on the issue of welfare reform. In 1996, overcoming vehement opposition and tremendous obstacles, the Republican majority passed groundbreaking welfare reform that cut caseloads in half. This year, as Congress is scheduled to reauthorize welfare reform, I would like to share the four principles being promoted by welfare proponents, proponents of welfare reform. Promoting work: Our plan strengthens the path toward independence. We will continue to support strong work requirements as a centerpiece of our plan for reauthorizing welfare reform. Improving child well-being: Our plan aims to lift millions more out of poverty. We are developing new initiatives to reduce child poverty and enhance opportunities for a brighter future. Promoting healthy marriages and strengthening families: We will continue to promote policies that reduce illegitimacy and divorce, while encouraging healthy marriages. Fostering hope and opportunity: Boosting personal incomes and improving quality of life, we will build on these successes by developing additional plans to place recipients on long-term career paths, promoting self-esteem and improved quality of life. These are our guiding principles. They are worth fighting for. Strong families are worth fighting for. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join in this noble cause.”