http://www.newamerica.net/taxonomy/term/1763 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2009/self_sufficiency_stalled_14708 <p> Given the demonstrated link between transportation and employment, wouldn’t it be counterproductive to force families to surrender or downgrade their car in order to be eligible for assistance? </p> <p> This recession marks the first time since welfare reform that policymakers are revisiting the social safety net. </p> <p> Yet when thousands of families are struggling to find and keep employment, some on Beacon Hill threatened to cut the one tool proven effective in moving families from welfare to work: a car. </p><p><a href="http://www.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2009/self_sufficiency_stalled_14708">read more</a></p> Rourke O&#039;Brien Boston Herald Asset Building Program Economic Growth Ownership &amp; Assets Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:57:00 -0400 Cecille Isidro 14708 at http://www.newamerica.net