JF Re...The truth is that Clinton was a fiscal conservative and bush spends like a drunken sailor, and at least a generation will pay dearly for Bush's lack of discipline.
The simple truth is that Clinton's main claim to fiscal conservatism, was pioneered here in Wisconsin, under Tommy Thompson, as noted in your article.
In 1988, Wisconsin became the first state to pursue substantial welfare reform when it received a federal waiver of AFDC rules for its “Learnfare” program, which reduced AFDC benefits to welfare families whose teenage children were excessively truant from school. In 1994, it became the first state to deauthorize AFDC in favor of a state-designed alternative called Wisconsin Works. The new plan, taking effect in 1997, bases aid on recipients’ efforts to secure employment rather than providing recipients with unconditional entitlements. Republicans, as well as Clinton, praised Wisconsin’s pilot program.
You will also note, the waiver to try this plan out was issued in 1988, Reagon's last yr in office. Plus Clinton vetoed two republican plans, before his plan was passed.
PS. Are you the same John Fowler who works for Sun. If so, you got any inside tips? I need help. |
