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On the recordJuly 16, 2015
before the Senator from Rhode Island leaves the floor, let me thank him for his kind comments. I have enjoyed working with him on issues such as hospice care and advanced planning. I know these issues are very important to him, as they are to me. I am happy we are able to collaborate on a GAO request and also on a hearing later this year. So I thank him for his efforts in resolving this issue so that the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act could go forward. ____________________
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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Jul 16, 2015

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