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On the recordJuly 15, 2004
I would encourage you to do that, because I believe it will prove out that it'll be a savings by preventing further ailments.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Senator Specter urges Secretary Thompson to expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments.

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