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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
Design the programs. Decide how large the government is going to be. Do a tax reform to finance it.
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Judd Gregg
New Hampshire

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Senator Gregg emphasizes the need for government size and tax reform for budget balance.

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I subscribe to Senator Gregg's emphasis on value-based reimbursement. I think we're making progress on Medicare. It's not hopeless.

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I think Dr. Rivlin is absolutely correct on both points, and Simpson-Bowles did the same thing that Domenici-Rivlin did, which was to actually increase benefits to single women over 85, and low-income individuals.

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