11/03/1996
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"Though our efforts are stronger than ever, Medicare contractors still pay false claims totaling in the billions."
"Medicare fraud is a serious crime with serious consequences."
"I urge Congress to make these investments and to give Medicare the authority to bid competitively for contractors who administer the program."
"Today I want to give you a progress report on our efforts to do just that."