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Chamber’s award to Buchanan draws ire

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key Herald file photo

As reported in the Bradenton Herald, Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, applauded for his health advocacy, was named 2017 Community Impact Award winnerby the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.

This is the man who voted to jeopardize the healthcare of 270,400 of his constituents by voting for Trumpcare. When did the Chamber start handing out awards for making a negative impact on the healthcare of nearly one-third of the congressman's constituents?

Linda Classon

Sarasota

This story was originally published June 2, 2017 at 1:49 PM with the headline "Chamber’s award to Buchanan draws ire."

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