Millions of people are doing exactly what policymakers say they should do: working. Many still qualify for public assistance.

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · Sep 16, 2026 · 8m

A new report from the Government Accountability Office looked at workers receiving Medicaid and SNAP and found many are employed, often full time, and frequently work for large employers. We'll discuss what the data show, and what conclusions they do and don't support, with Kathy Larin, Director on the Education, Workforce and Income Security team at the Government Accountability Office.

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