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John Shimkus: “The healthcare law was passed, especially the sidecar, with no debate through the committee, no oversight hearings.”

On the recordOctober 22, 2015
The healthcare law was passed, especially the sidecar, with no debate through the committee, no oversight hearings.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus criticizes the lack of oversight during the passage of the healthcare law.

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