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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
And it seems to me that the issue really here is whether we are going to tear the safety net out, say to seniors, we are not going to cover you.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott emphasizes the importance of maintaining the safety net for seniors.

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