(The Center Square) – Reinstating work requirements for some welfare recipients found support across the aisle on Wednesday.

It’s a notable change after the partisan nature of the debate in recent years: Republicans have long wanted waivers from the mandate, which have been used on and off for the last 20 years, to expire amid fears about prolonged government dependency and fraud . Democrats see the option as economically justified absent a stronger safety net.

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Without a waiver, able-bodied adults would have to work at least 20 hours a week

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