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Henry Waxman: “Unfortunately, in the name of fiscal responsibility and balancing the budget, we are often presented with what I believe…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2013
Unfortunately, in the name of fiscal responsibility and balancing the budget, we are often presented with what I believe is a false choice between securing our Nation's fiscal health and ensuring the health of older, disabled, and low-income Americans.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman critiques the false choice between fiscal health and supporting vulnerable populations.

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