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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 9, 2013

It strikes me that the issue here is basically not about the delay because the businesses asked for the delay and the Government gave it to them.

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Jun 26, 2013

Thank you for being willing to be the Director of the IRS.

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Jun 25, 2013

You do not want to work with this federal government. This Congress has tried to repeal EPA about two dozen times.

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Jun 19, 2013

If we do nothing, you are saying if we do nothing but what is here in the law.

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Jun 19, 2013

The latest trustees report projects two initial years of solvency to 2026, and that is pretty healthy by historical standards.

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Jun 19, 2013

Every generation has been subjected to that since I've been in Congress; it is not going to be here by the year X.

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Jun 19, 2013

It seems to me that what you are really saying is that some of the things that are being put in place and have been put in place both in the ACA and in Medicare Advantage in the past are you can't expect them to go in and instantly have a…

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Jun 19, 2013

I would be glad to help with the cost control.

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Jun 19, 2013

The long-term 75-year deficit has also improved, dropping from 3.88 percent in 2099 to 1.11 percent in 2013, that is a 72 percent decline.

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Jun 13, 2013

Now, tell me the difference, if two patients are standing here before us...

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Jun 13, 2013

I have never understood what the clinical basis for the 3-day rule was.

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Jun 13, 2013

On the home health care issue, the ACA gave you the ability to put a moratorium on any more organizations in an area. Have you used that anyplace in the United States? If not, why not?

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