Welfare Caseloads Increase in 26 States, Dc Between June-Sept 03; Flat Nat. Welfare Caseload Contrasts with Rising Food Stamp Caseload

U.S. Newswire › February 17, 2004

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Between June and September 2003, 26 states and the District of Columbia reported welfare caseload increases, while 24 states reported decreases, according to new data collected by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP).

Overall, the national caseload remained essentially flat, declining by 0.1 percent between June and September 2003. Over the past year (September 2002-September 2003), the national caseload increased by 0.4 percent, and 30 states had caseload increases.

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Welfare Caseloads Increase in 26 States, Dc Between June-Sept 03; Flat Nat. Welfare Caseload Contrasts with Rising Food Stamp Caseload

CLASP has collected this new data on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF...

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