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On the recordJune 26, 2012
No, sir, I can tell you that they are not. But I want to stipulate, Mr. Doggett, that welfare recipients are not stupid.
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Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Clarifies that welfare recipients understand their situation despite challenges in calculating tax rates.

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