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P.L. 112-35, The Short-Term TANF Extension Act
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H.R. 2943 would extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through December 31, 2011.
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Latest Major Action: 9/15/2011: Referred9/27/2011: Presented to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.President.
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