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On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
Senior citizens who were hoping that we would close the doughnut hole... will wonder what it means.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses concern for seniors affected by potential changes to Medicare under the ACA.

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