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How does the TANF attempt to loosen the poverty trap?
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TANF is an acronym for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. This program was established in the United States in 1996 as a replacement for the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, which was the most visible anti-poverty program in the United Show more…
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