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Jackie Speier: What is so interesting is that all of those proposals, each and every one of those proposals, are included in the health…

On the recordMarch 19, 2010
What is so interesting is that all of those proposals, each and every one of those proposals, are included in the health care reform measure that we will all have the opportunity to vote on this weekend. Mr. Lance, if he has the courage to vote with the Democrats, would be improving coverage for over 500,000 residents in his district. He would be giving tax credits to 74,000 families and 18,000 small businesses. He would be improving Medicare for 96,000 people in his district. Those are the kinds of figures that speak to the American people.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Mar 19, 2010

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The speaker addresses health care reform and its benefits for constituents.

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