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Janice Schakowsky: “I think it is insulting to older Americans to say that now they are just spending their days just having a great time at…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2011
I think it is insulting to older Americans to say that now they are just spending their days just having a great time at the doctor.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky criticizes the perception of older Americans' healthcare experiences.

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