Don Bacon actually said...

"We know people do want to work. But, yet every one of our witnesses here... talked about that there is a real negative impact of the cliff effect."

"It undermines the confidence that our constituents have when they see and hear when this happens."

"I make this point that there is work to be done to reengage families in the workforce."

"Increasing benefits or expanding eligibility in one program here does nothing to solve the more egregious cliff effects across housing, childcare, and cash assistance."