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Jim McDermott: “If Tip O'Neill were here today, he would say, 'Well, this is another smoke and mirrors hearing.'”

On the recordApril 13, 2016
If Tip O'Neill were here today, he would say, 'Well, this is another smoke and mirrors hearing.'
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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Criticism of the hearing's lack of substance and Republican plans for healthcare.

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