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Democratic Lawmaker: Do Republicans Want To Euthanize Disabled People?

Patrick Howley Political Reporter
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A Democratic state representative in New Hampshire compared Republican resistance towards raising spending to euthanasia.

“Since we are refusing to raise revenues to fund needed programs, to fund services for disabled for example, have you looked at euthanasia?” Democratic Rep. Michael Cahill said Wednesday on the state House floor during New Hampshire’s budget battle.

Cahill asked the snarky rhetorical question to Republican Rep. Dan McGuire.

“The member is out of order,” replied Republican House speaker Shawn Jasper.

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