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On the recordJune 26, 2012
What we don't want to do is make sure people get just enough to get by and then provide disincentives for them to work.
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Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Moore emphasizes the importance of not discouraging work among welfare recipients.

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