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On the recordMarch 9, 2004
this is the beginning of my 8th year here, and that therapy cap issue has been presented to us year after year for 8 years, and I think it is right to bring that up. I am just sorry that the gentlewoman had to break her arm to make a point for that therapy issue.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Discussing the ongoing issue of therapy caps in healthcare legislation.

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