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On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
It is a cautionary tale for all of us in terms of just, you know, using the lame duck session as a vehicle to make a change that is just that widespread in terms of impact on retirees.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney warns against making significant changes during a lame duck session.

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