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On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
It is critical for us to review the damaging effects of waiving TANF work requirements, which could result in less work and earnings, and more poverty and government dependence.
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Dave Reichert
Republican · Washington

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Reichert warns against the negative impacts of waiving work requirements for TANF.

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