![]() Today, a new report by The Urban Institute looks at the current state of welfare during what is arguably its greatest test, the current economic downturn the country is experiencing. The reforms included new work requirements for welfare recipients and states became responsible for providing public assistance. MARTIN: That, of course, was former president Bill Clinton speaking on August 22nd of 1996. President BILL CLINTON: Today we are ending welfare as we know it, but I hope this day will be remembered not for what it ended but for what it began. The bill was pushed through by Republicans in Congress and signed by former President Bill Clinton, a Democrat. ![]() We'll talk about what might be behind this gap in just a few minutes.īut first, 15 years ago today, a bill was signed into law that brought about big changes to the countries welfare system. But according to a recent study, black scientists are significantly less likely to be awarded NIH grants compared to their white counterpart. ![]() I just want to offer my thanks to Allison Keyes and Tony Cox for sitting in while I was away these past two weeks.Ĭoming up, being awarded a coveted NIH research grant is not easy. MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. ![]()
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