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Ted Cruz: “Putting work requirements in place for Medicaid, I think is…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Discussion on Tariffs and Medicaid Reforms with Senator Ted Cruz

Published | Video Starts at 02:46

And I think we're going to see Congress crack down on the fraud on people who aren't eligible for Medicaid, nonetheless being on it. But secondly, and I think this is another thing we will get done is work requirements. Putting work requirements in place for Medicaid, I think is hugely important. because you are not helping people by having them sit at home on the couch. (02:46–02:51)

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Advocates for implementing work requirements for Medicaid recipients.

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