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Mike Johnson: “We've reintroduced a work requirement. 20 hours a week, by…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

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Speaker Johnson's Interview with David Brody on CBN News

Published | Video Starts at 03:01

… do because what we did, for example, instead of taking health care away from people, what we did is we strengthened the safety net programs. So what we've done is We've reintroduced a work requirement. 20 hours a week, by the way. Not draconian requirements, but all you have to do is have a job, be looking for a job, be in a job training program, or volunteer in your community for 20 hours a week if you're going to be on Medicaid. It comports with common sense and morality. Work. We find our dignity in work. It's good for a young man to have to help pull the wagon and not ride on it. (03:01–03:16)

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