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Mike Johnson: “Tying federal aid in exchange for work is 'common sense.'”

On the recordJune 17, 2025
Tying federal aid in exchange for work is 'common sense.'
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
Source
cbsnews.com
Jun 17, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Johnson argues that work requirements encourage employment among aid recipients.

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