Lamar Alexander actually said...

If we want to honor work instead of getting a welfare check, then wouldn't a more efficient way to help people in poverty be to increase the earned income tax credit?

Context

Senator Alexander suggests increasing the earned income tax credit as a better alternative to minimum wage.

06/24/2013

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