Under President Clinton, the Welfare Reform Act of 1996

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The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 granted greater responsibility to the states by allowing them broad flexibility in determining eligibility for cash aid. This gave states the ability to create their own welfare programs and determine who was eligible for assistance. States also had to provide some of the funding for these programs, but the federal government still played a role in funding and oversight. The act did not result in higher inflation due to increased unemployment, as it aimed to encourage work and self-sufficiency for recipients.