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for voting in the middle of the week, and part of the element to remember to raise the debt ceiling includes a line that would, if it were passed and goes on to the senate and signed by the president, would require new work requirements for those who receive federal aid amongst other things. now, you will remember that as part of this package, there were a couple of perspectives when it comes to the idea of work requirements. one of those perspectives when it comes specifically r those getting assistance from medicaid, the measure would require medicaid recipients to work 80 hours per month. there are a number of exceptions, including for people with dependent children under the age of 19, six or over, or those enrolled in educational programs. under those who receive the snap benefits, the food assistance benefits, here is what the proposal requirements would

include. it would include children with adults would lose benefits after three months if they cannot prove they were working at least 20 hours a week or participating in a training program. those requirements currently apply to those up to 50 years old. those are some of the specific requirements when it comes to this idea of more work requirements for those who received aid from these programs. as far as direct requirements, what do you think? if you support it, (202) 748-8000 is the number to call and tell us why. if you oppose it, (202) 748-8001 . you can tell us why on that number. you can text us your thoughts at (202) 748-8003. and post on our social media sites as well. it was in the last week that speaker mccarthy went to the house floor talking about the plan to raise the debt ceiling limit, specifically referencing these proposals. [video clip] >> it will also help uplift

millions of americans out of poverty. right now, there are more job openings than people looking for work in part because the biden administration has weakened some of the very work requirements that then senator joe biden previously supported. our plan ensures adults without dependents earn a paycheck and learn new skills. by restoring these commonsense measures, we can help more americans earn a paycheck, learn new skills, reduce childhood poverty, and rebuild the workforce. it will also protect and preserve medicare and social security because more people will be paid into it. host: again, the idea of more work requirements for those on certain social safety net programs, the numbers that best reflect your thinking. if you support it, (202)

748-8000. if you oppose it, (202) 748-8001 . some of you already posting on our social media sites this morning. from facebook, this is matt, who when it comes to the proposals says he supports it. too many able-bodied individuals are work phobic, he says. it has become a multigenerational way of life. it helps the politicians get reelected. continuing the fostering of dependency destroys the mind and soul. another saying the welfare reform act requires them to find work to receive benefits. and then this is jennifer on our facebook page saying also she opposes this proposal, saying we already have them for areas where there is scarce work like in the far north.

the only households that don't have work requirements right now are households with kids and it should stay that way. if the parent cannot find childcare and they cannot eat, it makes no sense. again, the lines for thoughts as far as social media is concerned. increasing some requirements for programs. on our oppose line in michigan, gordon starts us off. you oppose this idea. tell us why. caller: well, we just gave a huge tax break to the wealthy. why don't we work on that and start from there, first of all? can you hear me? host: you are on. go ahead. caller: i'm sorry. this has been going on for a long time, attacking the poor in this country. got to get out of my living room. my bird wants to talk. gosh darn it. there was a bill in the 1960's

about a basic living wage. everybody gets that much money back that. this has been talked about for a long time. basic minimum wage for every american over 21. we give these huge tax breaks to the wealthy, yet the poor in america just get kicked around. i get tired of it. i think a lot of people are. i have had a lot of health issues and struggles. my family has gone through a lot . guaranteed health care would have been a major help. host: ok. that is gordon in michigan. let's hear from another michigander. this is mary on our support line. go ahead. you are next of. caller: hi. i am sort of on the fence about it. on the one hand, i agree with it to increase accountability consistently. but at the same time, we also

have a position of being pro-life. it sounds like we continue to make it more difficult to have and support children because they can really help parents bring life into this world. we are constantly being shut down. host: on our support line, that is mary in maryland. this is scott on our oppose line . caller: welfare benefits have a lot of big businesses involved. they make money through the welfare system, providing training services to people. a lot of the training will not really help them get jobs. host: how does that apply then to the idea of these work requirements? caller: hello? host: you are on. how does it apply to the idea of these work requirements? caller: well, a lot of people

trying to jump through these hoops, you get payments and benefits and stuff. a lot of employers don't want to hire these people for various reasons. host: ok. that is scott in maryland. there is an organization known for the center for budget and policy priorities. they put out a recent note taking a look at the idea of the expansion of work. they say most working age adults receiving assistance from programs like snap and medicaid are also working for pay temporarily from jobs. providing for children out of school or work because of their own health problems. over the complexity, it further increases the risk that significant numbers of people, including those meeting and who should be exempt from the requirements will lose benefits.

red tape on a lack of assistance and climbing exemptions make it hard for them to apply. the policies cannot be fixed by trying to carve out certain populations. if you want to read more of that, you can find it on their website. expanding work requirements make it harder for people to meet basic needs. john is next in new jersey on our support line. hello. caller: good morning. what is the basic requirement or qualification to claim these benefits? host: that is a good question. don't have that offhand, but i know that the republicans want to expand it from current levels. caller: ok.

host: one of the discussion points came up for the work requirements that already exist for snap recipients, here's part of that discussion. [video clip] >> the national strategy calls us to expand access including those subject to the harsh three month time limit area secretary vilsack, can you explain to the committee what the research shows about time limits on snap eligibility? >> there was a study done of nine states, pennsylvania, colorado, oregon and some other states involved. they basically took a look at the three month study. when we talk