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On the recordJune 6, 2023
People on the street who you see--and your heart goes out to them--they are recipients of public assistance
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Derrick Van Orden
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Notes that many homeless individuals rely on public assistance without work requirements.

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