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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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May 16, 2012

What we need is enforcement of what is going on by using some kind of timeline that it has to be done within 2 weeks or 3 weeks or whatever it is.

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May 16, 2012

We ought to get off paper and onto a computer.

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May 16, 2012

As I listen to Mr. Williams and Mr. Glassman, I try to figure out in my mind what can we up here do to make it better?

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May 9, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you for allowing me to participate in this and I will use my time to ask for unanimous consent...

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May 7, 2012

We need to provide the IRS with more tools to combat identity theft today.

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May 7, 2012

I commend the Internal Revenue Service for identifying and preventing over $14 billion in fraudulent tax refunds last year.

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May 7, 2012

I continue to have serious concerns about the effects of recent budget cuts on taxpayers and the agency's ability to serve them.

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Apr 26, 2012

The trustees just said that accountable CARE Act lengthens the life of Medicare by 8 years.

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Apr 26, 2012

I have never heard anybody say please, please, go to a voucher system, do away with my defined benefit program.

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Apr 26, 2012

That is not competition. That is a joke. You know it and I know it.

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Apr 26, 2012

We are marking time in place while many seniors are being stopped at the door because they are under Medicare.

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