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Jack Kingston: I pointed out to him that Medicare was going from $196 to $304 billion and if he thought that was a cut, that was a…

On the recordMay 22, 1996
I pointed out to him that Medicare was going from $196 to $304 billion and if he thought that was a cut, that was a reflection of the education system in New Jersey. I have a letter here from a Mr. Ron Jones in New Jersey, and he says he is offended by that. He agrees with me that the Congressman from New Jersey may have missed the point, but when you increase Medicare spending from $196 to $304 billion, that is not a cut.
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

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Addressing Medicare spending and a colleague's comments during a debate.

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