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On the recordJune 2, 2015
I am as outraged as anyone by the notion that someone who's incarcerated is getting public benefits...
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Expressing outrage over incarcerated individuals receiving public benefits amidst widespread need.

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