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Luis Fortuno: “President Obama has also pledged to provide equal treatment to Puerto Rico under Medicare.”

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
President Obama has also pledged to provide equal treatment to Puerto Rico under Medicare.
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Luis Fortuno
Republican · Puerto Rico

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Fortuno emphasizes Obama's commitment to equal Medicare treatment for Puerto Rico residents.

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