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Frank Pallone: I believe that because the SGR is the result of a budget gimmick and we have already spent $169 billion paying to fix…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
I believe that because the SGR is the result of a budget gimmick and we have already spent $169 billion paying to fix the problem, that offsets, especially those within our health programs, are not necessary.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone argues against needing offsets for the SGR repeal due to prior expenditures.

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