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On the recordMarch 8, 2000
You remember when the legislature passed the HMO reform bill or managed care reform bill in Texas and it was passed by the legislature and it became law this time, though; but the governor did not veto it, he did not sign it, it became law without his signature.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Discussing the passage of the HMO reform bill in Texas.

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