Now, Politico reports that some GOP lawmakers are discussing enacting work requirements for Medicaid, closing some of the state loopholes. Would you be in favor of that? Well, let me just say this, Mimi. Imposing work requirements has never created more work. People who are able to work are happy to work. When people are not working, there is often some really important reason. Their own health. They have responsibilities for children, for elderly people. (03:04–03:09)
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Asserts that work requirements have not led to increased employment.
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