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On the recordMarch 19, 2010
As a woman in this country, who would have known but for this debate that as a woman just starting out, same condition, same age, you pay more for your health care as a woman in this country than you do as a man. We're going to end that kind of gender discrimination and gender rating. So I think that it is fitting in Women's History Month that we honor the contributions of all women in our history, and we honor the contribution of women and our families and our future by bringing quality, affordable and accessible health care to all.
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Donna Edwards
Democratic · Maryland

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The speaker addresses gender discrimination in health care costs during Women's History Month.

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