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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 16, 2002 |
Contact: | HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 |
Welfare reform is a remarkable success, but its promise won't be fully met until we take the next step. This means helping individuals gain the work experience and the skill development to climb the job ladder out of poverty. And we must give them the skills to survive in the workforce without falling back onto public assistance. In the end, we must help them make the full transition from the dependence of a welfare check to the independence of a paycheck. The President's plan paves the way for a successful transition.
The House provided new help and new hope for Americans working to climb out of poverty. We hope the Senate will now take the same bold step.
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