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Gwen Moore: “The Worker act is all about... enabling that niece to cut…”

Featuring: Gwen Moore, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 4

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Discusses the Worker Relief and Credit Reform Act at the Right to Care Conference

Published | Video Starts at 02:31

… the morning and fix up some breakfast and maybe put a little tuna in the refrigerator for lunchtime that could keep them in their home. That's right. This is what The Worker act is all about... enabling that niece to cut her hours down by 10 hours a day so that she can keep her aunt who otherwise wouldn't qualify for any benefits. This aunt might be on Social Security, getting her Social Security check, maybe even have a small pigeon. But rather than giving all those resources to a nursing home, letting her niece come and giving her the loving care. (02:31–02:50)

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Asserts that the Worker act aims to allow family members to reduce work hours to care for relatives who don't qualify for benefits.

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