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Michael Bennet: And more than 40 percent of our Medicaid spending supports the disabled and seniors, many of whom are in long-term care…

On the recordJune 7, 2017
And more than 40 percent of our Medicaid spending supports the disabled and seniors, many of whom are in long-term care facilities.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet points out the critical role of Medicaid for vulnerable populations.

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