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Chris Smith: I am dismayed at attempts to suggest otherwise. In 1995, 73 percent of the money that was expended toward the purchase…

On the recordJuly 17, 1996
I am dismayed at attempts to suggest otherwise. In 1995, 73 percent of the money that was expended toward the purchase of health insurance for the Federal employees came directly from the U.S. taxpayers. The remainder was picked up by the premium payers.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Addressing the funding of health insurance for Federal employees.

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