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On the recordApril 25, 2023
work requirements, in my opinion, won't increase employment. They will cause people to lose health insurance.
Said by
Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone argues that work requirements harm Medicaid beneficiaries rather than help them find jobs.

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