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On the recordOctober 17, 2011
Because of the Affordable Care Act, seniors who purchase brand-name drugs in the donut hole now this year are receiving a 50 percent discount on those drugs.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken highlights the financial relief provided to seniors by the Affordable Care Act regarding drug costs.

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