The federal " family filing unit rule, " 42 U . S . C . s602 ( a ) ( 38 ), requires that all cohabiting nuclear family members be grouped into a single " assistance unit " ( AU ) for purposes of eligibility and benefits determinations under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children ( AFDC ) program.
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(c ) Respondents'alternative arguments ( 1 ) that the federal family filing unit rule occupies the field and thereby pre-empts California from adopting its Rule, and ( 2 ) that the California Rule violates 45 CFR s233.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) and s233.20 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( i ), which require equitable treatment among AFDC recipients lack merit.
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(c ) Respondents'alternative arguments ( 1 ) that the federal family filing unit rule occupies the field and thereby pre-empts California from adopting its Rule, and ( 2 ) that the California Rule violates 45 CFR s233 . 10 ( a ) ( 1 ) and s233 . 20 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( i ), which require equitable treatment among AFDC recipients lack merit.
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The episode was written in early 1994 before it was known whether or not the series would be renewed for a second season, and featured the closure of the X-Files unit and the reassignment of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully to new jobs within the FBI . The finale was the first episode directed by R . W . Goodwin, who had served as producer for the series.
