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Jim Hagedorn: “Work for Welfare is a concept that is empowering for people. It is a fairness issue for the taxpayers, because if people…”

On the recordApril 2, 2019
Work for Welfare is a concept that is empowering for people. It is a fairness issue for the taxpayers, because if people are able-bodied to work, they should do so, just like the taxpayers do to make it possible.
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Jim Hagedorn
Minnesota

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Hagedorn advocates for work requirements in welfare programs to empower individuals and ensure fairness for taxpayers.

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