Washington—Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled Obamacare unconstitutional. The Court ruled that the law cannot stand in the...

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In 1996, President Clinton signed into law a historic bipartisan accomplishment for the American people: welfare reform. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation...

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Press Releases · Nov 28, 2018 · Welfare

TANF Reauthorization Moving Backwards on Work Requirements

Washington—After reports surfaced that Chairman Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are dropping work requirements for food stamp recipients contained in the...

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Blog Articles · Nov 28, 2018 · Social Issues

The First Step Act: Frequently Asked Questions

Background The goal of the First Step Act, commonly known as the Prison Reform Bill, is to improve public safety by reducing the high...

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Press Releases · Nov 27, 2018 · Agriculture , Welfare

Farm Bill Without Work Requirements is a Non-Starter

Washington—According to news reports, Chairman Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) are considering dropping work requirements for food stamp recipients contained in...

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Press Releases · Nov 16, 2018 · Regulation

Heritage Action Congratulates Mike Johnson on RSC Election

Washington—This morning, members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the committee's chairman for the 116th Congress. Heritage Action...

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