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America Works

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The Uncertain Hour

The Uncertain Hour · Apr 19, 2023

Chapter 5: Profits and Perverse Incentives

First for-profit welfare-to-work company; founder Peter Cove helped shape 1996 welfare reform policy; operates 30 welfare offices in 17 states

Welfare-to-work privatization models and performance outcome paymentsWork requirements policy expansion (Medicaid, SNAP, housing programs)Corporate lobbying influence on welfare policy
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The Uncertain Hour

The Uncertain Hour · Mar 29, 2023

Chapter 2: The compliance machine

Private welfare contractor mentioned as example of companies profiting from welfare compliance administration

Welfare Work Requirements and Compliance EnforcementWork Participation Rate (WPR) Metrics and Federal AccountabilityPrivatization of Welfare Administration
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