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David Valadao: Those kind of programs don't make sense, and I don't care how much you say it, it is a disincentive to work.

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Those kind of programs don't make sense, and I don't care how much you say it, it is a disincentive to work.
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David Valadao
Republican · California

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Expressing concerns about the effectiveness of welfare programs.

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