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Gwen Moore: I am concerned about women becoming a permanent underclass because of this work first notion.

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
I am concerned about women becoming a permanent underclass because of this work first notion.
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Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Moore expresses concern that work-first policies may disadvantage women educationally and economically.

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