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On the recordJune 26, 2012
I would say that if we really want to encourage work, things like the Earned Income Tax Credit, things like providing child care, things like providing food supplements, encourage work...
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Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Advocates for supportive measures like tax credits and childcare to promote employment.

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