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On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers asks the following question: ... Tell me how many people making the $30,000 you give in your example do you believe will volunteer to have contributions taken out of their paychecks even if the government could afford a small match to the contribution?
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Republican · Washington

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McMorris Rodgers questions the willingness of low-income earners to contribute to retirement plans.

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