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Tammy Duckworth: “The American people made themselves clear: Congress must fight to bring down the cost of health care and other basic…”

On the recordNovember 11, 2026
The American people made themselves clear: Congress must fight to bring down the cost of health care and other basic needs. And we must make bold moves now to deliver.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois
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Emphasizing the need for healthcare reform

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