Governor Snyder has signed legislation passed by the legislature that puts more stringent requirements on the 48-month time limit for cash assistance for welfare recipients.<br />
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Critics say now isn't a good time with the economy the way it is. The question becomes when would it be a good time. The truth is that many of the recipients have been on assistance well beyond the 48-month time limit. <br />
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For an article from www.mlive.com by Peter Luke on the impact of the legislation click on the following story link:<br />
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http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/09/gov_rick_snyder_signs_tougher.html<br />
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