WALLY HERGER: “Not only is this not accurate, the exact opposite in fact is the truth. In terms of case welfare, child care funds…”

“Not only is this not accurate, the exact opposite in fact is the truth. In terms of case welfare, child care funds available per person on welfare, there is twice as much funding available today as there was in 1996 because the rolls have been cut in half and yet the funding has remained constant. For example, in 1996 the average amount of money available per welfare family was about $7,000. Today, the average amount available for each family is $16,000, from $7,000 to $16,000, that is available. Madam Speaker, again, as I have said during prior extension debates, it is my sincere hope that this will be the final extension needed and that the next 3 months will result in a final agreement that will help millions more families achieve independence and a brighter future. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.”