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David Obey: I certainly say I support the gentleman's amendment. As he knows, I was involved in those negotiations, and I think that…

On the recordSeptember 11, 1997
I certainly say I support the gentleman's amendment. As he knows, I was involved in those negotiations, and I think that they reached an extremely constructive result, and I appreciate the attitude of all of the parties involved. This is a logical action to reflect changes as HMOs deliver more and more health services, and I appreciate the gentleman's constructive attitude on it.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Expressing support for an amendment related to health services delivered by HMOs.

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