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Jim McDermott

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Jim McDermott is a former U.S. Representative from Washington, serving from 1989 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Washington's 7th congressional district. During his tenure, McDermott was known for his advocacy on healthcare issues, social justice, and economic equality. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a vocal critic of the Iraq War. McDermott also served on various committees, including the Ways and Means Committee, where he focused on tax policy and healthcare reform.

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Jul 23, 2014

I think seniors need to know what the impact is, and I think Congress needs to find a way to try to avoid these serious cuts on our seniors.

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Jul 2, 2014

I would like to enter in the record the tax inspector general's for tax administration's report, 'Affordable Care Act: Accuracy of Responses to Exchange Requests,' dated 3 July, 2014.

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Jun 19, 2014

Today we are here listening to a myth that there was a conspiracy by Ms. Lerner, and whoever else, to get rid of some data.

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Jun 17, 2014

I have always thought that we would have a much better system if everybody had a medical home.

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Jun 9, 2014

God, it sounds like the game is over, it is all--it is hopeless.

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Jun 9, 2014

It sounds to me like the testimony of some of the other witnesses is fear mongering.

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Jun 9, 2014

Our Republican colleagues have called us here this morning once again to try to tear down the Affordable Care Act.

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Jun 9, 2014

And I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 9, 2014

It really is a disappointing choice on my Republican colleagues' part, because they should accept that the ACA is working.

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May 28, 2014

Not as common. Give me numbers here.

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May 28, 2014

If she ran into a CASA worker who said--and she said, I don't think I should be on this medication, can I get off it, can you help me get off it, and they called you--can they call you?

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May 19, 2014

I think everyone in this room would agree that protecting Medicare as a bedrock institution of American life, thereby serving the greater good, does require some sacrifice.

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