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On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
I still have confidence in the courts that they can read the simple understanding that when we say 'health insurance,' we don't mean life insurance. I mean, this is getting pretty fundamental here. But, of course, you are correct, Mr. Pomeroy. It's health insurance only; no disability income insurance, no long-term care insurance, no property insurance.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan
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govinfo.gov
Feb 24, 2010

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Conyers addresses the distinction between health insurance and other types of insurance.

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