As the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program runs out of money, some states say they will continue it in hopes of more federal funding. The plan gave $5 billion to 37 states for subsidized employment, food programs, housing and other programs. Many of the people who were placed in jobs due to the program are out of work because of the lack of money, and with the unemployment rate of 9.6%, they are very few jobs to be had. States and advocates have been asking Congress to extend the program, as well as other measures to help the recovery. Among the states saying they will extend the program with their own money are Illinois, South Carolina, Texas and Minnesota.
See "Stimulus-subsidized workers lose their jobs", Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2010