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On the recordOctober 24, 2017
Let me start with Dr. Mank and Dr. Meyer. Just today I had the opportunity to meet with some constituents and persons with disabilities from Nevada, and they told me very clearly that they want to work and provide for themselves.
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada

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Cortez Masto discusses the desire of constituents with disabilities to work and be self-sufficient.

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