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On the recordMarch 13, 2017
Speaking for Democrats, we are willing to work with Republicans to provide a statutory exception for Mr. Lighthizer, but we also insist that Republicans work with Democrats to provide a lifeline to America's hard-working miners who are now facing the possible loss of health care and retirement benefits.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden calls for bipartisan cooperation on Lighthizer's nomination and miners' benefits.

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