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On the recordJuly 11, 2011
One of the concerns, primarily among Democrats but also by Republicans and some Independents, is how do we reduce entitlement spending without significantly cutting benefits and inflicting real harm on people.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Discussing bipartisan concerns over reducing entitlement spending without harming beneficiaries.

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