The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act was
A)defeated by the Republican Congress.
B)vetoed by President Clinton.
C)eliminated the food stamps program.
D)part of Clinton's plan to make government larger.
E)the first major overhaul of the national welfare system since the 1930s.

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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act was the first major overhaul of the national welfare system since the 1930s. It became law in 1996 during President Clinton's administration and aimed to reduce welfare dependency and promote work among recipients. It did not eliminate the food stamps program and was not vetoed by President Clinton, as he ultimately signed it into law.

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act Was