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"The article argues that the idea that a supposed epidemic of young men opting out of work is a rationale for cutting Medicaid is unfounded. The author uses data from the CPS to show that only a small percentage of young men are not in the labor force in a long-term way, and that many of those who are not in the labor force are in school or facing legitimate employment challenges. The article also notes that even if cutting Medicaid would somehow flush these individuals into the labor force, it would not be an effective solution."
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