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Hillary Scholten: “Michigan receives about $773 million in federal TANF funding…”

Featuring: Hillary Scholten, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 3

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Published | Video Starts at 02:55

It's a simple idea. Provide stability during one of the most important periods of a child's development. Altogether, Michigan receives about $773 million in federal TANF funding dollars every year. When Republicans look at tanf, they may see a budget line item they can cut to pay for Trump's luxuries. I see kids in classrooms. I see pregnant moms and newborn babies. (02:55–03:02)

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Asserts that Michigan receives approximately $773 million annually in federal TANF funding.

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