Poor Americans had strong incentives to establish their eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) in the 1970s because AFDC recipients

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AFDC recipients automatically received Medicaid and could also be eligible for food stamps, providing crucial support for low-income families. Option A is incorrect as the military draft ended in 1973. Option B is incorrect, as Medicare eligibility did not begin until age 65. Option C is incorrect as there was no waiver on sales taxes provided to AFDC recipients.

Poor Americans Had Strong Incentives to Establish Their Eligibility for Aid