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John Yarmuth: I would note for my colleague that by voting for this budget, he will force 594,596 seniors, disabled individuals, and…

On the recordOctober 4, 2017
I would note for my colleague that by voting for this budget, he will force 594,596 seniors, disabled individuals, and other seriously ill people in Arkansas to pay more for lifesaving Medicare all so that the wealthiest person in his State, who has a net worth of $38.5 billion, can get a massive tax cut. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), a distinguished member of the Budget Committee and the Appropriations Committee.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky
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Oct 4, 2017

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