John Thune: “New measures in the law prevent noncitizens from receiving…”

“Our landmark legislation, the Working Families Tax Cuts, included a number of reforms to focus federal dollars on those most in need, guard against abuse of taxpayer funds, and hold states accountable for the federal funding that they receive. New measures in the law prevent noncitizens from receiving federal health care and nutrition benefits. and refocus those programs to serving American citizens. The law also strengthens work requirements for able bodied working age adults without young children, and it increases accountability.” (02:31–02:37)

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