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Al Franken: “That's real savings, and that's why it's important that we're not pennywise and pound foolish by underfunding these…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2010
That's real savings, and that's why it's important that we're not pennywise and pound foolish by underfunding these programs that help people stay in their homes.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken argues against underfunding programs that support seniors at home.

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