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Angus King: “I would like to see what somebody is given when they sign up.”

On the recordApril 16, 2013
I would like to see what somebody is given when they sign up.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King questions the clarity of health care benefits provided to military recruits.

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