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Chris Van Hollen: “I think going forward, we should keep in mind this distinction between means-tested health programs and other programs.”

On the recordApril 16, 2012
I think going forward, we should keep in mind this distinction between means-tested health programs and other programs.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Calls for recognizing differences between health programs and welfare in budget discussions.

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