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On the recordJuly 8, 2015
I suppose it is encouraging that this hearing began with Chairman Ryan telling us not to worry about the prospects of a 20 percent, across-the-board benefit cut for disability recipients next year.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett comments on Ryan's reassurance about potential benefit cuts for disability recipients.

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