On the recordMarch 14, 2011
It seems to me that the biggest problem that those of us who are supporting of the President's plan still have about what is going on, is that controlling costs is still not very well done.
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congress.govIt seems to me that the biggest problem that those of us who are supporting of the President's plan still have about what is going on, is that controlling costs is still not very well done.
McDermott highlights concerns about controlling healthcare costs despite increased access.
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