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Bobby Scott: “I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill can take away protections for over 800,000 people with preexisting…”

On the recordMay 4, 2017
I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill can take away protections for over 800,000 people with preexisting conditions in Louisiana. For example, those with breast cancer could see their premiums go up by over $34,000. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Delaware (Ms. Blunt Rochester). (Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.)
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia
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May 4, 2017

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