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John Cornyn: “Recent research from the Foundation for Government…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Senator John Cornyn Advocates for the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Amidst Democratic Criticism

Published | Video Starts at 17:52

If you fall below you qualify, if you above that earnings level, you don't qualify anymore. But why shouldn't we have those work requirements for all means tested programs? Well, we should and we will. Recent research from the Foundation for Government Accountability found that more than 62% of able-bodied adults who receive Medicaid don't work at all. 62% able bodied adults sitting on a couch playing video games. I guess I don't know what you do all day. Watch TV if you're able bodied and you're capable of working, but you're not working. (17:52–18:04)

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Asserts that over 62% of able-bodied Medicaid recipients do not work.

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