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Obama's Welfare Changes Blocked by U.S. House

The House voted to block the Obama administration's decision to let states waive the current work requirement for welfare recipients. But the change will remain in effect until the Senate approves the resolution, which is not expected to happen.

The House voted to block the Obama administration's decision to let states waive the current work requirement for welfare recipients. But the change will remain in effect until the Senate approves the resolution, which is not expected to happen.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.