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Missouri Legislators on the Value of Work

Ronald Reagan said that the greatest social program is a job. A job brings a sense of self-worth and dignity in addition to helping people support themselves and their families.

Especially for young people, a first job teaches integrity and work ethic, instilling a sense of satisfaction that comes at the end of a hard day’s work. Legislators from across Missouri recall their first jobs and what they learned from them, and why work is so important.

Learn more here. And you can view all of our policy resources for Missouri here.

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