Political Quotes

On the recordJune 10, 2014
Do you have a limp should not qualify for $300,000 of lifetime benefits to the taxpayer.
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford critiques the criteria for disability benefits based on subjective assessments.

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