The fact is that this class of freshmen has been anti-tax, pro people and pro business. When I say pro business I mean pro jobs. I think if we keep that orientation, we will make some positive changes. When we speak of Medicare reform, there is some legislation that we are involved with in making sure we root out the fraud. There is $30 billion right now in Medicare fraud.
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