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Welfare Myths

A non-partisan research group has some surprising conclusions about who gets welfare money, how long they stay in the system, and why they don't have jobs. NPR's John Nielsen reports the study contradicts many statements made in the debate that surrounded the welfare reform act that Congress passed and President Clinton signed.

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