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Donald M. Payne: Now, however, it is my understanding that the costs for individual and employee--employer premiums have skyrocketed in…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
Now, however, it is my understanding that the costs for individual and employee--employer premiums have skyrocketed in the past decades, which underscores the need for the Affordable Health Care Act, in my opinion.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Payne argues that rising premiums highlight the necessity of the Affordable Health Care Act.

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