Ben Cardin actually said...

"The incentives for a dual-eligible beneficiary tend to steer them toward nursing home care, when less intensive care may be appropriate and acceptable."

"I would just say you also have a fundamental problem if you start to move toward assisted living, which is how you deal with the directed costs of health care and housing, whereas, in nursing home car..."

"We do need to focus on how we can help the small businesses get back on their feet."

"Well, Senator Landrieu, I want to join in thanking you for your leadership, not just from the Small Business Committee but on the Appropriations Committee."