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On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number, and that they be considered following disposition of the Stabenow amendment No. 94: Cantwell amendment No. 143; Brown amendment No. 86; and Coons amendment No. 126. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendments by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Vermont [Mr. Sanders], for others, proposes amendments numbered 143, 86, and 126 en bloc. The amendments are as follows: amendment no. 143 (Purpose: To create a point of order against any changes to the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, or the number of Americans enrolled in private health insurance coverage, in a manner that would result in reduced revenue to hospitals, health care centers, and physicians and other health care providers, thereby reducing their investments in health care delivery system reforms that improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs) At the end of title IV, add the following: SEC. 4__.…
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Jan 11, 2017

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