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Gary Palmer: “It is just beyond my comprehension that anybody would oppose that for able-bodied adults without children.”

On the recordMay 8, 2018
It is just beyond my comprehension that anybody would oppose that for able-bodied adults without children.
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Gary Palmer
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Palmer expresses disbelief at opposition to work requirements for certain food assistance recipients.

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