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Todd Rokita: The goal, frankly, should be to get the kids off these programs. Our success should not be measured by how many are on…

On the recordMay 18, 2015
The goal, frankly, should be to get the kids off these programs. Our success should not be measured by how many are on these programs.
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Todd Rokita
Indiana

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Rokita emphasizes the importance of reducing dependency on government assistance for children.

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