Opinion - Trump’s new framework will help curb welfare fraud in the states

But the Trump administration and its One Big Beautiful Bill Act could hold states accountable.

Federal welfare spending is a fraud magnet — and taxpayers are paying the price

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimates up to 10 percent of federal spending gets stolen through fraud. Congress faces ...

How a $30 billion welfare program became a 'slush fund' for states

Republicans and Democrats alike decry the lack of oversight for America’s famous antipoverty experiment. ‘Fraud by design.’ ...
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Welfare State Explained: History, Principles, and Criticisms

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
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Evaluating Welfare Reform: A Framework and Review of Current Work, Interim Report

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 fundamentally changed the nation's social welfare system, replacing a federal entitlement program for low-income ...
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Evaluating Welfare Reform in an Era of Transition

With the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996, the United States embarked on a major policy change to its social welfare and safety net ...