Biden Caught Between GOP Demands and Liberal Pushback on Welfare Work Requirements

President Biden is negotiating with Republicans on imposing stricter work requirements for Medicaid, SNAP and TANF beneficiaries in exchange for the GOP's support raising the debt limit.
While polls show public support for welfare work requirements, liberal Democrats oppose them, arguing they will reduce access to benefits and push more into poverty.
Republicans argue that work requirements in the 1990s slashed poverty and dependency and that their plan is the only viable option to avoid default.
Case studies show work requirements can reduce government spending but often fail to lift recipients out of poverty or into jobs.
The debate highlights the challenges of reforming the social safety net in a way that responsibly cuts costs while protecting the vulnerable.