Bob Dole: “I will briefly explain the first modification which provides no additional cash assistance for children born of families…”

“I will briefly explain the first modification which provides no additional cash assistance for children born of families receiving assistance. States may provide vouchers in lieu of cash assistance, and they may be used to pay for particular goods and services suitable for the care of the child involved. The second one provides a bonus to States reducing out-of-wedlock births. Third is a maintenance of effort. We are still trying to reconcile that with the distinguished Senator from Rhode Island. He just offered an amendment. We have a little different amendment. We are very close to an agreement. Maybe we can agree on something by Monday. The fourth would be a work family provision relating to child care. States cannot sanction a single custodial parent for failure to work if the parent shows a demonstrated need for child care and the States define what constitutes demonstrated need. No. 5, services provided by charitable, religious, or private organizations, limitation on the use of funds for certain purposes-- just a modification of the current provision, and a modification of the supplemental growth fund. And finally, a performance bonus fund that provides additional money for States that exceed performance goals.”