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Barack Obama: I think creating incentives like that for prevention, for wellness, creating cash incentives for people is something…

On the recordAugust 19, 2009
I think creating incentives like that for prevention, for wellness, creating cash incentives for people is something that should be part of this.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview With Michael A. Smerconish of the 'Michael Smerconish Morning Show'

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