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Chris Dodd: “I thank the Senator and want to thank the Senator from Massachusetts for allowing my concerns about preemption and…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2007
I thank the Senator and want to thank the Senator from Massachusetts for allowing my concerns about preemption and protecting State laws to be heard in the committee and for working tirelessly with me to address those concerns. The bill we are passing reflects months and years of hard work and compromise, and I am pleased to voice my strong support for S. 558. It is a victory for patients who need coverage for mental health services.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Expressing support for S. 558, a bill addressing mental health services coverage.

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