Welfare limits.

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Michigan lawmakers have capped welfare benefits at four years. Representative Ken Horn, sponsor of the bill, told the Saginaw News, "It's good to have a safety net, but it shouldn't be a lifestyle. Michigan is the only state in the region that has not adopted reasonable limits on how long welfare recipients can continue receiving assistance. This reform effort maintains a strong safety net for those who truly need assistance while making our...

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