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On the recordJune 21, 2011
I would take modest exception to my friend's characterization that IPAB takes the control out of Congress and puts it inevitably towards rationing and price control.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Blumenauer defends the IPAB's role in Congress regarding Medicare control.

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