On the recordJune 2, 2009
From a fiscal perspective, the reforms to health care need to address the cost issue.
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congress.govFrom a fiscal perspective, the reforms to health care need to address the cost issue.
Bernanke emphasizes the need for health care reforms to focus on costs.
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