A destructive provision in President Clinton's forthcoming welfare-reform bill would allow states to put a cap on family welfare benefits.

Bradley, on the other hand, didn't refer at all to the welfare-reform bill of 1996, which required states to adopt time limits and work requirements.

In 1996, the vice president's support of the welfare-reform bill was considered decisive.

Just last week, the Senate Finance Committee passed a welfare-reform bill that continues $50 million annually in federal financing for "abstinence only until marriage" programs.

Does the welfare-reform bill provide enough money to take care of the kids whose single parents are now forced to work?

Beyond Research No one can say what the welfare-reform bill will bring, but one unlikely outcome already shows signs of taking place.

Liberals are still smarting over the fact that he signed the welfare-reform bill.

In 1988, to help pay for the welfare-reform bill, House members proposed phasing out the dependent-care tax credit for families with incomes over $70,000.

He then conceded that the 1996 welfare-reform bill was significant, and said, "I will give credit to the president for signing that welfare legislation."

Counter: After signing the welfare-reform bill, we shouldn't give a "goody" to the middle class.