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Joseph T. Burns: “While the House is in the midst of debate that will improve Medicare for millions of seniors, we must ensure both the…”

On the recordJune 24, 2003
While the House is in the midst of debate that will improve Medicare for millions of seniors, we must ensure both the quality of care and the solvency of the Medicare system for all of our seniors. Mr. Speaker, the prescription drug benefit we institute must be coupled with meaningful reforms within Medicare. We must provide meaningful prescription drug coverage and reforms to Medicare for seniors, both today and tomorrow.

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Discussing improvements to Medicare and the need for reforms during a House debate.

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