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Mark Pocan: “If you think about it, all those federal and state programs…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez Discusses Healthcare, Housing, and Political Challenges with Congressman Mark Pocan

Published | Video Starts at 02:36

I would implement a guaranteed income, and it would also. My whole goal is to work myself out of a job that would get me out of my job for sure. Yeah. And, you know, If you think about it, all those federal and state programs and even local programs that are used to help people who are in need, if those don't exist, that's kind of Overhead that can go to direct assistance. Absolutely. Yeah. Well, thank you very much for that. Appreciate it. And thanks for all the work you're doing. And now back to our main guest. Here is our Lieutenant Governor, Sarah Rodriguez. (02:36–02:49)

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Suggests that eliminating certain government programs could redirect funds to direct assistance.

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