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Bernie Sanders: “The chained CPI would impact the benefits of 3.2 million veterans with war-related disabilities.”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
The chained CPI would impact the benefits of 3.2 million veterans with war-related disabilities.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders criticizes proposed cuts to veterans' benefits in the President's budget.

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