AFL-CIO: ‘Substantial Changes Needed’ | Talking Points Memo

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka issued the following statement on passage of the Senate health care bill, saying the House bill is superior.In the face of inexcusable partisanship, obstruction and gamesmanship, it is remarkable that Majority Leader Reid was able to move a health care bill through the United States Senate. Not since the passage of Medicare 44 years ago have we seen Republican scare tactics so blatantly contrary to the interests of the American people.


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