And in fact, when it's good for them to actually go back to work and provide the dignity that goes along with that to self sufficiency, supporting themselves and their families and their communities. The US Government spends about a trillion dollars on means tested assistance programs. and work requirements are a common sense step forward for reform. But setting aside the budgetary impact of work, there's a moral reason for these work requirements. Gainful employment has dignity. (11:23–11:31)
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