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On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
A lot of our Nation's senior citizens will now pay less for their prescription drugs.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin highlights benefits of the Affordable Care Act for senior citizens regarding prescription costs.

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