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Beyond Welfare Reform: Economic Justice In The 21st Century, Peter B. Edelman
Beyond Welfare Reform: Economic Justice In The 21st Century, Peter B. Edelman
Georgetown Law Faculty Lectures and Appearances
Thank you so much, Mary Louise. I am deeply honored that you asked me to be here today with you and Tomas and Dan to deliver these remarks in memory of Mario Olmos. He was a wonderful role model for the values that have been celebrated throughout this lecture series, and I am doubly honored to be added to the list of distinguished speaker who have preceded me.
Poverty And Welfare Policy In The Post-Clinton Era, Peter B. Edelman
Poverty And Welfare Policy In The Post-Clinton Era, Peter B. Edelman
Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works
This is an important time to talk about people in need. There have been major changes recently in public policy toward those in need, and we have seen enough of their effect to be able to discuss the next steps. We have a new President and Congress. A recession is looking more probable by the day. And the 1996 welfare law is coming up for reauthorization in 2002. So this is a good time to look at how we are doing and what we need to do.