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Janice Schakowsky: “President--I mean we totally disagree on that, as do all the advocates for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid who…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
President--I mean we totally disagree on that, as do all the advocates for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid who are professionals, as well.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky emphasizes widespread disagreement with the budget's impact on social programs.

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