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Michael Burgess: we cannot afford to spend any money on the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
we cannot afford to spend any money on the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Said by
Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess argues against funding the Affordable Care Act due to its negative impact on job growth.

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