How Government Works
2012-07-20 - by
Years ago, Congress passed a law saying able-bodied people who receive welfare should work for their benefits. That sounded fair. And reasonable. After all, sometimes even the hardest working folks land hard in a place but, when they do, requiring them to work in return for a helping hand is better for everyone.
However as soon as the law passed states began poking holes in it in odd ways: For instance, they classified things like bed rest, exercise, and motivational reading as work.
A few years ago Congress tried to close the loopholes but, now, the White House has stepped in and waived the work requirements. Workfare, which made a lot of common sense, is no more. And that’s today’s example of how government works.
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How Government Works
2012-07-20/
Years ago, Congress passed a law saying able-bodied people who receive welfare should work for their benefits. That sounded fair. And reasonable. After all, sometimes even the hardest working folks land hard in a place but, when they do, requiring them to work in return for a helping hand is better for everyone.
However as soon as the law passed states began poking holes in it in odd ways: For instance, they classified things like bed rest, exercise, and motivational reading as work.
A few years ago Congress tried to close the loopholes but, now, the White House has stepped in and waived the work requirements. Workfare, which made a lot of common sense, is no more. And that’s today’s example of how government works.
Posted in General