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Lloyd Doggett: “Unfortunately, one key safety net program, TANF, falls short on this level of success.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
Unfortunately, one key safety net program, TANF, falls short on this level of success.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the inadequacy of the TANF program in addressing poverty.

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