CBPP Conference Call Briefings on Welfare Feb. 12 & 13

2/11/2003

From: Michelle Bazie of the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 202-408-1080 or 202-371-1569 (fax) email: bazie@cbpp.org

News Advisory:

Event: Center for Budget and Policy Priorities conference call briefings

When: -- Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. (ET), and -- Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. (ET)

Details:

Recycled Welfare Plan Fails to Account for Changed Economy State Budget Crises Ignored as House Vote Looms with: -- Sharon Parrott, Director, Welfare Reform and Income Support Division, CBPP; -- David Ellwood, Prof., Political Economy, Harvard and former Assistant Secretary of HHS (Wed. only); -- Mark Greenberg, Director of Policy, Center for Law and Social Policy (Thurs. only); -- Gordon Berlin, Senior Vice President, Manpower Demonstration Research Corp. (Thurs. only)

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities will hold conference call briefings Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. (ET) and Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. (ET) to discuss the latest in the policy debate over reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on this Thursday, Feb. 13.

The calls will focus on: -- the deterioration in the fiscal situations of state governments; -- the cuts states already are making in welfare, child care, and other programs; and -- how those developments have changed the context in which reform should be considered.

Among the topics likely to be discussed are: proposed new work requirements, overall funding issues, child care, improving employment outcomes, and addressing barriers to employment.

After presenting their analyses, these individuals will respond to questions.

RSVP: To participate, please send the following information by email to: bazie@cbpp.org, or call Michelle Bazie at 202-408-1080.

I'd like to join the call on TANF Reauthorization: -- Wednesday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) -- Thursday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) NAME: AFFILIATION: PHONE: (The operator will reach you at your desk) FAX/E-MAIL: