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Danny Davis: “The primary goal of TANF should be to reduce adversity for poor children by providing stability and support for their…”

On the recordMarch 28, 2023
The primary goal of TANF should be to reduce adversity for poor children by providing stability and support for their families.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis emphasizes TANF's focus on supporting children in poverty.

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