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John Tierney: The argument that extending benefits removes incentive to find a job is ludicrous.

On the recordMarch 25, 2014
The argument that extending benefits removes incentive to find a job is ludicrous.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney challenges the notion that unemployment benefits disincentivize job searching.

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