Welfare, Work, and Poverty Status of Female-Headed Families with Children: 1987-2013

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Welfare, Work, and Poverty Status of Female-Headed Families with Children: 1987-2013

Published Nov 21, 2014Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 1720100th Congress
Family Support Act of 1988
Oct 13, 1988 · Became Public Law No: 100-485.
HR 4104th Congress
Work Opportunity Act of 1995
Jan 22, 1996 · On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means. Agreed to without objection.

Welfare, Work, and Poverty Status of Female-Headed Families with Children: 1987-2013

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