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On the recordMay 24, 2011
The cruelty and political toxicity of Chairman Ryan's proposed privatization of Medicare has received a great deal of attention in the press, but the evisceration of Medicaid would have a similar negative effect on individuals, and especially unfunded mandates in State and local governments.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly criticizes the negative impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on individuals and local governments.

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