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On the recordJune 10, 2009
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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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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

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