John Cornyn: “It's well known that people who in certain income levels…”

“And we have to make sure others are not abusing the system while bankrupting the country another way. The big beautiful bill safeguards our safety net is by strengthening eligibility checks. It's well known that people who in certain income levels tend to fall in and out of eligibility for some of these means-tested programs. Let's say they're working, but then they've lost a job. And until they can find another one, they need access to them. But once they get a job, then they no longer should qualify.” (19:12–19:22)

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