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On the recordOctober 29, 1999
The Senator is also aware in recent years, under the leadership of Newt Gingrich, the House Republican leadership spoke out in opposition to Medicare and Social Security? Is the Senator aware of that?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Questioning a colleague about the House Republican leadership's stance on Medicare and Social Security.

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