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Jim Jordan: “I have often said that the welfare system particularly says to the single mom out there, don't get married, don't get a…”

On the recordMay 31, 2011
I have often said that the welfare system particularly says to the single mom out there, don't get married, don't get a job, have more kids and you get more money.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

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Jim Jordan critiques welfare incentives that discourage marriage and employment.

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