The goal of our federal welfare programs should be to give individuals the opportunities they need to succeed and become self-supporting and independent (1/3)
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Individual states like Maine, each with their own unique communities, know best how to administer their welfare programs and how best to serve the interests of their own citizens (2/3)
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I believe this new guidance from
@CMSGov is an important step in getting more working-age, non-disabled individuals out of the trap of government dependency and in giving them a better opportunity to succeed (3/3)#mepolitics8 replies 3 retweets 2 likesShow this thread -
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Have you *been* to the district? What if they don't have transportation? What if there are no jobs in the area? What if they help care for family members? What if they are in the world of SSDI appeals?
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You voted for the tax bill that removed the deduction for moving expenses so the working poor can't even afford to move from Aroostook or Washington counties to find work. You should really think about how your vote impacts your constituents not your donors.
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Proves you know little about the bill. Working poor had their standard deductions and child tax credit doubled. Those things, plus lower rates move their tax liability to near zero.
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Temporary short term gains do not fix or compensate for the overall impact of the bill. The elimination of some deductions was just...mean, with not a whole lot of budget impact to the federal government.
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It did have a purpose. Reconciliation requires the law be revenue neutral in ten years, and they weren't going to take back cuts from corporations... so working people have to pay for that $1.5 trillion dollar hole.
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