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On the recordJune 7, 2011
I want to talk about the Alaska Heroes Card. I want to describe it because sometimes there is--I have read your testimony in detail, and your concerns are: equal treatment, fairness, and reimbursements.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich discusses the Alaska Heroes Card and related healthcare concerns for veterans.

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