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Most people want to work, and they should have the opportunity. Increasing the limits on what someone can earn without impacting eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits will allow many people to continue to work and be productive. The benefit limit should increase as inflation increases. Reducing corporate tax rates will incentivize businesses to expand and create more jobs. Duke believes individuals who commit crimes and pay their debts to society also deserve an opportunity to work at a good paying job or to obtain licenses for certain types of work. Reward businesses with lower tax rates if they hire individuals with prior felony convictions.