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Michael Bennet: The failure to even adjust these rules for inflation in the intervening 49 years has all but barred recipients from…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2021
The failure to even adjust these rules for inflation in the intervening 49 years has all but barred recipients from participating in any work activities.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet points out that outdated rules hinder SSI recipients from working.

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