There is a clear and pressing need for the state of Oregon to complement much-needed federal actions to address the
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For some families economically hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is the last
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Oregon families that fall on hard times get far less cash assistance today than they did decades ago. Children in
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