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Nancy L. Johnson: “This legislation is nearly identical to H.R. 3146, a bill the House unanimously approved last week. The only change is…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2003
This legislation is nearly identical to H.R. 3146, a bill the House unanimously approved last week. The only change is the addition of a 6-month extension of expiring Medicare payment provisions affecting hospitals in small cities and rural areas. These provisions need to be passed today and signed into law immediately to ensure the continued smooth operation of programs affecting health, welfare, and commerce throughout the country. I urge the support of this body.
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Nancy L. Johnson
Connecticut
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Discussing the need for urgent passage of Medicare payment provisions.

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