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Jason Altmire: “Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' benefit programs represent an agreement between citizens and the federal…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' benefit programs represent an agreement between citizens and the federal government.
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Jason Altmire
Pennsylvania

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Altmire highlights the importance of protecting earned benefits amidst fiscal challenges.

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