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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.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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

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