(Papers to be published in the Boston College Journal of Law and Social Justice)
One or more presenters to be selected from Call for Papers.
2014 marks the 50th anniversary year of President Johnson's declaration of "war on poverty." Many major pieces of federal legislation enacted as part of the War on Poverty still exist today. In some cases, though, the laws have changed dramatically, and efforts to reduce poverty on a federal level have in turn changed in significant ways. In addition, poverty has not been substantially reduced in the 50 years since the declaration of war. This program will focus on how the federal role in addressing poverty has changed over the last 50 years with a particular focus on Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and federal income tax laws. Panelists will discuss whether and how those laws can work to alleviate poverty going forward. They will also explore innovative ways to break down the silos between the various poverty programs in order to more effectively address poverty in the 21st Century.
Business Meeting of Section on Poverty Law at Program Conclusion.