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Ron Wyden: “This year marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, and a lot has taken place since those programs were…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, and a lot has taken place since those programs were created.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden reflects on the significant history and impact of Medicare and Medicaid.

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