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On the recordJanuary 19, 1995
the bill does not presume that we will pay for the increase on the private hospital. It does create a presumption that we will for the public hospital. Of course it can be waived by 50 votes. There is a presumption in the bill.
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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Discussing the financial implications of a healthcare bill.

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