Tom Harkin actually said...

Again, it comes as no surprise for anyone here that I have a great deal of admiration for Mr. Burd and what he's done at Safeway because I think the only way we're ever going to bend this cost curve is keeping people healthier in the first place.

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Harkin praises Mr. Burd's efforts at Safeway as vital for improving health and reducing costs.

06/10/2009

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