Those kind of programs don't make sense, and I don't care how much you say it, it is a disincentive to work.
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
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Expressing concerns about the effectiveness of welfare programs.
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