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When questioners were disrupted by shouting, which occurred frequently, [Jan Schakowsky] scolded, "Let him speak" or "Let her have her say."
Nevertheless, some individuals told their stories, such as the physician who can't get coverage for her son's hyper-tension because it's a pre-existing condition; the man who needed heart surgery but had no insurance; the woman who spoke to her Canadian friends and praised the system because "no one has to worry about going bank- rupt" from medical costs; the woman whose son has mental illness and can't get coverage."Not getting a grip on health care costs is going to bring down our economy," she said. "We can't afford not to do this."See the full content of this document
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1,300 Pack Health Forum
OVER CAPACITY - A crowd mainly supportive of the Obama administration's health care plan lined Oakton Street in Skokie, outside Niles West High School, with signs and banners.
An emotional crowd ...See the full content of this document
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