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Susan Collins: “I have so many fundamental problems with the bill that have been confirmed by the CBO report, that it's difficult for me…”

On the recordJune 26, 2017
I have so many fundamental problems with the bill that have been confirmed by the CBO report, that it's difficult for me to see how any tinkering is going to satisfy my fundamental and deep concerns about the impact of the bill.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins expresses significant concerns about the health care bill and doubts that minor changes will address her issues.

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