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On the recordOctober 25, 2011
The facts are that even with the news about the CLASS program, the health care reform law will cut the long-term deficit and save taxpayers money.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman emphasizes the health care reform's positive impact on the deficit despite criticisms.

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