News Wrap: House Blocks Obama's Welfare Work Waiver

Name: News Wrap: House Blocks Obama's Welfare Work Waiver
Uploaded: 2013-03-13T22:00:00Z
Duration: P84S
Description: In other news Wednesday, the House voted to block the Obama administration from allowing states to waive welfare work requirements. The GOP claimed the president was trying to destroy the 1996 welfare reform law. Also, a trial began in Steubenville, Ohio for two high school football players accused of raping a 16-year-old girl.

Clip: Season 2013 | 1m 24s

In other news Wednesday, the House voted to block the Obama administration from allowing states to waive welfare work requirements. The GOP claimed the president was trying to destroy the 1996 welfare reform law. Also, a trial began in Steubenville, Ohio for two high school football players accused of raping a 16-year-old girl.

Aired: 03/13/13

Expired: 04/12/13

Rating: NR

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