Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
It’s five years since welfare reform legislation was passed. And mandatory time limits are quickly ticking away. Find out what’s being done to help Maryland, Virginia, and DC residents get job training and move off welfare.
Guests
- Pamela Loprest Senior Research associate, Urban Institute
- Connie Tolbert Spokesperson, Maryland Department of Human Resources
- Jean Sheil Deputy commissioner for program operations of the Virginia Department of Social Service
- Caryn Czapanskiy Professor, University of Maryland Law School
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