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.
Oct 24, 2011
The Speaker isn't asking the President about all these EPA changes, will the President sign those bills before he passes them out of here.
Oct 5, 2011
So you now have no more unemployment benefits, and you are middle class yesterday, and today you are with food stamps.
Oct 5, 2011
So we are basically saying to the middle class that have been unemployed for how many weeks, you said? What is the percentage?
Sep 22, 2011
The bottom line being if you keep them poor enough and hungry enough, they will ultimately finally find some way to get out of it; is that what you are saying?
Sep 22, 2011
You have to have a disability that is going to keep you off the rolls for a year, that you are going to be unable to work for a year, or die.
Sep 21, 2011
the Republican budget would hurt taxpayer service and administration of energy and other tax credits.
Sep 21, 2011
the Republican budget would cut $600 million of the IRS. This would hurt the program's integrity efforts.
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