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On the recordFebruary 27, 2013
I feel that there is a tremendous amount of myth that is projected, percolated about the willingness of people and the desire of individuals to work.
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Jack Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis challenges the perception of low-income individuals' willingness to work.

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