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Chuck Grassley: I agree with him that these rural hospitals--the so-called ``tweener'' hospitals--should be given some assistance. These…

On the recordDecember 18, 2007
I agree with him that these rural hospitals--the so-called ``tweener'' hospitals--should be given some assistance. These hospitals play a critical role in the medical care of our seniors throughout Iowa, and I remain committed to working with Senator Baucus to include ``tweener'' hospital improvements in next year's Medicare legislation.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing support for rural hospitals during a Senate floor debate.

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