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Ron Wyden: “I have looked forward to today for many years. That is because the Finance Committee is now beginning to tackle the…”

On the recordMay 15, 2017
I have looked forward to today for many years. That is because the Finance Committee is now beginning to tackle the premier challenge of American health policy.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of the committee's work on Medicare reform.

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