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Bill Lee: “I believe every person that is able-bodied, unless they have some impairment other than adequate childcare, or something…”

On the recordMay 23, 2016
I believe every person that is able-bodied, unless they have some impairment other than adequate childcare, or something else that prevents them from being able to get to and from a job, should work.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Advocating for work requirements while acknowledging barriers to employment.

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