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On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
That is the longer-term goal. But in the short-term goal, it has become increasingly apparent when you cut through all of their repeal rhetoric that what they are really presenting to seniors and individuals with disabilities is a plan to increase the cost of their health care.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett criticizes Republicans for planning to raise healthcare costs for seniors.

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