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Steve Cohen: “We should be looking at raising the cap, and having those that can afford pay a little more to take care of those who…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2016
We should be looking at raising the cap, and having those that can afford pay a little more to take care of those who cannot.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen advocates for increased support for those in need.

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