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On the recordJune 7, 2016
To make that a reality we have to move the conversation in Congress away from harmful ideas like privatizing the program and cutting seniors' benefits.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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He calls for a shift in Congress away from harmful Medicare policies.

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