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      <excerpt>...concerns of the mayor, police commissioner and local New Yorkers once logistics and costs became clear,&quot; said Rep. Gary Ackerman , (D- Roslyn Heights ).Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said in a statement that the president is &quot;doing the right th</excerpt>
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      <excerpt>...also needs to talk to the American people, clearly explain the problems and how his proposed solutions with help.&quot;Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Roslyn Heights)How he would vote on Senate health care bill: Yes, if there's a strategic fix that meets the concerns </excerpt>
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