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Newt Gingrich: There is no reason why people who are able bodied should be indolent and should be handed a check to do nothing.

On the recordJuly 19, 2022
There is no reason why people who are able bodied should be indolent and should be handed a check to do nothing.
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Newt Gingrich
Republican · Georgia

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Gingrich advocates for a work ethic in welfare programs.

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