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Edward M. Kennedy: “This legislation would slow the pace of medical breakthroughs that not only save lives, but also improve the quality of…”

On the recordAugust 3, 2009
This legislation would slow the pace of medical breakthroughs that not only save lives, but also improve the quality of life for our aging population.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

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Kennedy warns that S. 540 will hinder medical innovation and affect seniors' quality of life.

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