Aside from Social Security, the largest single federal outlay on behalf of the poor is ______.
A) food stamps
B) Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
C) Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
D) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the largest single federal outlay on behalf of the poor, amounting to over $70 billion in 2019. This tax credit provides a refundable credit to low-income individuals and families who are working, encouraging and supporting work while helping to lift families out of poverty.

Aside from Social Security, the Largest Single Federal Outlay on Behalf