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Dusty Johnson: “No one who is pregnant would be denied benefits [under…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

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Congressional Hearing Debate on Work Requirements and Welfare Reform

Published | Video Starts at 01:34

Let's set the record straight because we're talking about millions of needy people being kicked off. So let's make sure we understand what current law and what these proposals would do. No one who is pregnant would be denied benefits [under current law and proposals]. No one with young dependents at home. No one who is disabled, no one who lives in an area with high unemployment. (01:34–01:38)

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Asserts that pregnant individuals are not denied benefits under current law and proposals.

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