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Joe Crowley: We have the chance to ensure the doctors treating seniors on Medicare can continue to do so without having to charge…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
We have the chance to ensure the doctors treating seniors on Medicare can continue to do so without having to charge them higher fees for medical care. We have the chance to continue unemployment benefits for those who lost their jobs by no fault of their own and are actively looking for work. The majority has a simple choice today: pass this resolution and make it clear it's our shared goal--Republicans and Democrats alike--to help hardworking Americans who are struggling in this economy; or reject this bill and continue playing the same games that have become the hallmark of this do-nothing Congress. {time} 1400 The fact is the American people don't have time for these games anymore. Stop the games. Pass this motion to instruct conferees.
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Joe Crowley
Democratic · New York
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Jan 24, 2012

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