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Glenn Grothman: I received anecdotal evidence in my district of people not getting married because, of course, if you do not get…

On the recordMarch 20, 2017
I received anecdotal evidence in my district of people not getting married because, of course, if you do not get married, it is easier to be in poverty and get Pell grants.
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Glenn Grothman
Republican · Wisconsin

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Grothman discusses how financial aid affects personal decisions like marriage.

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