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Claire McCaskill: “I hope the next answer is we are thinking about the people the program is supposed to benefit instead of the companies…”

On the recordApril 21, 2009
I hope the next answer is we are thinking about the people the program is supposed to benefit instead of the companies that are getting fabulously wealthy off the backs of these seniors.
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

McCaskill emphasizes prioritizing seniors over wealthy companies in program benefits.

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