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Paul Tonko: “I would have to add to your list of benefits in this measure is the stabilization of the Medicare trust fund, providing…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2010
I would have to add to your list of benefits in this measure is the stabilization of the Medicare trust fund, providing that trust fund as we go forward being a stronger element out there, enabling us to again provide the Medicare benefits and services that are required. It is an important aspect. It is important to 113,000 beneficiaries in my district. So we want to make certain it's there.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York
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Mar 20, 2010

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Speaker Tonko addresses the importance of stabilizing the Medicare trust fund for beneficiaries.

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