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Orrin Hatch: We must remember, however, that the 9 million American workers receiving disability benefits today are individuals who…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2016
We must remember, however, that the 9 million American workers receiving disability benefits today are individuals who meet a strict definition of disability, supported by medical evidence.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Emphasizing the strict criteria for disability benefits recipients.

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