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On the recordApril 24, 2012
It makes sure that the social safety net is shredded. It makes sure that we end the Medicare guarantee.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

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Wasserman Schultz argues that the cuts proposed would dismantle essential social safety programs.

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