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James A. Lewis: “We can subsidize dependence all day long but that doesn't move people to a more productive job and a more productive…”

On the recordJune 20, 2018
We can subsidize dependence all day long but that doesn't move people to a more productive job and a more productive life.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of work requirements for independence.

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