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Danny Davis: “Mr. Chairman, the Republican plan is cruel, and it is sadly a cruel betrayal of our Nation's seniors.”

On the recordJuly 11, 2011
Mr. Chairman, the Republican plan is cruel, and it is sadly a cruel betrayal of our Nation's seniors.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis describes the Republican health care plan as harmful to seniors.

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