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On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
Seniors already spend one third of their income on health care. They can't afford any more skin in the game.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott emphasizes the financial burden on seniors regarding healthcare costs.

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