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On the recordSeptember 20, 2021
Congress clearly intended for SSI recipients to be able to do part-time work when it created the earned income rules in 1972.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Bennet emphasizes the original intent of SSI to support part-time work for recipients.

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