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On the recordDecember 1, 2017
Further reserving my right to object, I know that on the other side there has been discussion of scores and scores of hearings. I would say to the distinguished majority leader, there was not one single hearing--not one--on the specifics with respect to this legislation. There was not one single hearing on the health changes the majority seeks to make that put a dagger into the heart of the Affordable Care Act. So I will ask my colleague once more, and if we don't get a sense of what time we are actually going to see this bill, I intend to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Carolina is recognized.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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Dec 1, 2017

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