I thank the Senator for his very strong ethics in trying to get that $250 emergency check out to senior citizens on Social Security and disabled vets--over 15 million people. Mr. BROWN from Ohio. One more point. A majority of Senators voted for it.
Bernie Sanders: “I thank the Senator for his very strong ethics in trying to get that $250 emergency check out to senior citizens on…”
On the recordDecember 9, 2010
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Senator Sanders is discussing support for an emergency check for seniors and disabled veterans.
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