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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
I think that there should be a compact between the Federal government and someone who applies to the Federal government for assistance, and that is that if you are able-bodied, I think it is good to ask someone to apply for a job, train for a job, look for a job.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

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Cole supports work requirements for able-bodied individuals receiving federal assistance.

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