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On the recordJuly 11, 2011
But as we know, the trustees--I'm sorry. Yes, the trustees have to let us know when the general funds are being tapped to pay for Part D.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton highlights concerns about the funding of Medicare Part D.

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