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John Garamendi: “I don't think so. It seems to me to be the path to poverty for seniors. And it goes way, way beyond that. Our colleague…”

On the recordApril 7, 2011
I don't think so. It seems to me to be the path to poverty for seniors. And it goes way, way beyond that. Our colleague from Texas, Sheila Jackson Lee, has joined us. Ms. Lee, if you would care to comment. I know this is an issue you are deeply concerned about.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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Apr 7, 2011

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