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John Garamendi: The senior population spent the good part of the summer being totally scared, frightened, purposely so, with a pack of…

On the recordMarch 19, 2010
The senior population spent the good part of the summer being totally scared, frightened, purposely so, with a pack of incorrect, or shall I just call them lies. Death panels, Medicare is going to be cut, other things were put out there to scare seniors into opposing this. When in fact, this piece of legislation that we will vote on Sunday strengthens the Medicare program and provides significant benefits and increases.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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Mar 19, 2010

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The speaker addresses misinformation affecting seniors regarding Medicare.

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