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On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
Yesterday was good for insurance companies, and it was bad for patients.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden emphasizes the negative impact of recent decisions on patients compared to insurance companies.

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