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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Using Evidence to Move Welfare Recipients into Work Act</b></p> <p>This bill amends title IV&nbsp;(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Labor,&nbsp;to develop a database of projects that have used a proven or promising approach in moving TANF recipients into work. The database shall be called the "What Works Clearinghouse of Proven and Promising Projects to Move Welfare Recipients into Work." </p>]]></text>
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