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On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
The surviving spouse provisions are especially important with regard to offsetting some of the unfairness that exists elsewhere.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the importance of benefits for surviving spouses in addressing fairness issues.

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