“Inequality has been embedded in our society precisely because of attempts to create equality.”
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On the recordApril 19, 2016
For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act has been effective in large part because these successful programs are funded through flexible grants to States. States know best what services will be most beneficial for their residents to live healthier, more independent lives as they age. I want to thank Senator Murray for working with me on this bill in our committee. I want to thank Senator Collins, whose leadership on the Special Committee on Aging was instrumental. Her determination to help seniors stay home and independent helped us get this bill through the full Senate. I want to thank Senator Burr for his determination to get a result on the funding issue. Finally, I would like to thank Senator Sanders for his tireless work on this issue and on this bill. ____________________
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