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On the recordApril 10, 2013
I don't want to say whose fault is that, but why penalize the poor person who is trying to do the right thing and buying supplemental coverage with their own hard-earned dollars?
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess questions penalizing individuals who responsibly purchase supplemental insurance.

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