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Roger Wicker: “I think there is also a sort of big-picture aspect to this. There are a lot of Americans out there who may not have read…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2010
I think there is also a sort of big-picture aspect to this. There are a lot of Americans out there who may not have read the details... States will be told that the magnificent Federal Government has increased coverage, and now, Mr. State Legislator, Mr. State Governor, you figure out a way to pay your part of it.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi
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govinfo.gov
Mar 10, 2010

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Wicker discusses the financial implications of healthcare legislation on state governments and taxpayers.

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