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Richard Blumenthal: “A recent report found that 43 percent of direct care workers rely on public assistance such as Medicaid or the…”

On the recordApril 15, 2024
A recent report found that 43 percent of direct care workers rely on public assistance such as Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal highlights the financial struggles of direct care workers.

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