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On the recordJanuary 21, 2015
I share my colleagues' concern that this proposal that we're discussing would increase the deficit by $53.8 billion, put health benefits for 1 million hard-working individuals in jeopardy, and make many more workers vulnerable to having their hours cut than currently face that risk or threat.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Baldwin expresses concern over a proposal's potential negative impact on the deficit and workers' health benefits.

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