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On the recordApril 14, 2011
I would remind my colleagues that those hardworking American workers paid their payroll taxes, including their Medicare contributions, and they should have the benefit of the bargain and keep the Medicare guarantee. With that, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko).
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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