The TANF benefits provided by state governments

A) are the same in every state and are slightly above the federal poverty line.
B) vary widely across states but are required to be slightly above the federal poverty line.
C) vary widely across states but are always below the federal poverty line.
D) are the same in every state and are always below the federal poverty line.

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Ethan Locklear · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  TANF benefits, which stand for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, vary significantly across states in terms of eligibility criteria, benefit levels, and other policies. There is no requirement that these benefits be above the federal poverty line, and in many cases, the benefits provided are below the federal poverty line.

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