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John B. Breaux: The point I make in response is that in the high unemployment areas, the 8 percent or above, they have to go to work. I…

On the recordSeptember 6, 1995
The point I make in response is that in the high unemployment areas, the 8 percent or above, they have to go to work. I mean, that is a requirement. They would have to engage in workfare or community service or whatever.
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John B. Breaux

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Discussing work requirements in high unemployment areas.

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