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Dick Durbin: “When the Affordable Care Act comes before the Supreme Court, I am confident that they will recognize that Congress can…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
When the Affordable Care Act comes before the Supreme Court, I am confident that they will recognize that Congress can regulate the market for health care that we all participate in.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin asserts Congress's authority to regulate health care under the ACA.

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