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.
Jul 23, 2012
One of the things we did here in this Committee, and it frustrated me then and it still frustrates me, Sandy Levin and I put an amendment into a bill in 1990, I believe it was, that would require Medicare to give final directive…
Jul 23, 2012
One of the problems that we ran into in the Affordable Care Act, we put some money in so that doctors could be reimbursed to discuss end-of-life questions with patients and would be paid for it.
Jul 18, 2012
In 1992, I had a memorable discussion with a manufacturer. He was the H.R. person from a major automobile company.
Jul 18, 2012
So what I hear you saying, all of you, is you in the corporate sector want to keep control of your own health care costs to your employees.
Jul 18, 2012
We have yet to see comprehensive jobs agenda, let alone a comprehensive manufacturing plan.
Jul 18, 2012
Today the Senate will block action on legislation that I have introduced, the Bring Jobs Home Act aimed and lowering the cost for companies looking to in-source jobs back to America.
Jul 9, 2012
The President said we are not going to raise taxes, and now he has gone out and done it.
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