08/02/2017
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"By finally clearing the decks of the SGR debacle, the Finance Committee has been able to get to work on developing legislation that will empower families and Medicare to manage and treat these debilit..."
"This was the source of uncertainty and frustration for health-care providers and seniors, and it has now been sent to the dustbin of history."
"Seniors suffering from these chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke, now account for 93 percent of the spending in the Medicare program."
"It is my view that there are big opportunities ahead to make substantial bipartisan progress when it comes to protecting and updating the Medicare guarantee."