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On the recordJune 18, 2013
What this bill would do is allow States to develop a Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights exactly like we have in Minnesota to protect seniors from abuse and neglect and exploitation.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken discusses a bill to protect seniors from abuse in home care settings.

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