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Angus King: I would argue we do not have a spending problem; we have a health care problem.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I would argue we do not have a spending problem; we have a health care problem.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King emphasizes that health care costs drive federal budget growth, not general spending.

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