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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
Any serious conversation about Federal spending and deficits must also include Medicare.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of including Medicare in budget discussions.

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