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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
Well, we have got Obamacare, million dollars of tax increases now and fee increases, so we are not sure it is all about money.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus discusses financial implications of Obamacare and medical device fees.

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