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Congress must stand up for people with disabilities

I am a 75-year-old man with cerebral palsy. Thanks to Social Security, I have lived an exceedingly good life. Now, my thoughts go to the people with disabilities who will come after me. They will need help, just as I did. Congress must do the right thing by helping them.

Joe Leroy Hemphill, Fresno

This story was originally published May 27, 2017 at 2:11 PM with the headline "Congress must stand up for people with disabilities."

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