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On the recordApril 22, 2004
I believe the process needs to initially focus on the major issues--overall funding, claims values, and projections. If we can make progress on this front, I strongly believe we can resolve the others.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Discussing priorities for addressing funding and claims in a legislative process.

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