H.Con.Res.447 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should have the flexibility to design welfare programs that make sense in their communities with an overall goal of helping children and reducing poverty by promoting and supporting work.
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Latest Action · July 13, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) rewarding hard work and helping families and children escape poverty is a vital national interest; and (2) the federal government should provide states with sufficient guidance, flexibility, encouragement, and resources to pursue this goal through their welfare programs.
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