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Democrats urge Biden to reject GOP demands for new work requirements for aid programs

As debt ceiling talks continue, Republicans are demanding tougher work requirements for federal aid programs. NPR's A Martinez talks to Rebecca Vallas of the think tank The Century Foundation.

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Corrected: May 18, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
An earlier version of this interview included a reference by the guest to Hakeem Jeffries as House speaker. In fact, Jeffries is minority leader.
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