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On the recordMay 14, 2003
Just so it is clear, I ask the Senator if the Democratic plan provides a tax credit for small businesses to pay for health insurance? The Republican plan provides no benefit for the health insurance cost to small business. That is as clear as can be. Has the Senator from Nevada found in that Republican approach any help for small businesses to pay for health insurance?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Questioning the differences between Democratic and Republican health insurance plans for small businesses.

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