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On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
Don't touch Medicare but don't pass the Affordable Care Act.
Said by
Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Hirono recalls constituents' concerns about Medicare during the ACA discussions.

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