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On the recordAugust 14, 2026
In order to protect nursing home residents’ voting rights, we request that you immediately rescind the July 2026 memo and reinstate the 2020 and 2024 guidance.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senators call for rescinding CMS memo on voting.

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