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Mark Takano: “It is frustrating to be a member of Congress and not be able to say, fix this thing and have it fixed.”

On the recordMay 28, 2014
It is frustrating to be a member of Congress and not be able to say, fix this thing and have it fixed.
Said by
Mark Takano
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Takano highlights the helplessness felt by Congress regarding the medical record issue.

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