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On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
One of the disincentives to work I experience with folks in my district is, they're better off being on Medicaid because they have health care for their kids.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan highlights Medicaid as a barrier to employment for constituents.

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