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On the recordMarch 24, 2017
I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in making things worse by 58,600 people in his district losing their healthcare coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wilson).
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia
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Mar 24, 2017

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