Under TANF, the sates have virtually total control over the structure of their welfare systems. States vary considerably in the rates at which they reduce benefits when recipients earn income.

• 这次改革的一个重要特点是,各州实际上拥有对福利制度结构的全面控制权。当接受者取得收入时,各州在补助额的减少比率差异很大。