On the recordJuly 12, 2011
Congress must accept its responsibility for legislating sound health policy for Medicare beneficiaries, including reforms to the payment systems.
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congress.govCongress must accept its responsibility for legislating sound health policy for Medicare beneficiaries, including reforms to the payment systems.
Emphasizes Congress's duty to legislate effective health policies for Medicare.
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