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John McCain: With Medicare costs rising to $454 billion in fiscal year 2008 and Medicaid expenditures topping $352 billion, it is…

On the recordApril 21, 2009
With Medicare costs rising to $454 billion in fiscal year 2008 and Medicaid expenditures topping $352 billion, it is important for us to continue to exercise robust oversight of these programs.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for oversight due to rising Medicare and Medicaid costs.

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