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On the recordFebruary 11, 2011
I can't explain the disconnect because I don't think there is a disconnect. We can certainly supply you with the testimony that was offered by the CBO yesterday in which they said it would cost 800,000 jobs. We'll look for a copy of that testimony, or the other Judiciary staff members might be able to supply us with a copy of that as well. I don't think there is a disconnect. I believe the CBO. I do believe that the health care bill is going to cost 800,000 jobs. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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