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On the recordMarch 6, 2024
What would increase funding for the Older Americans Act mean in terms of keeping seniors well nourished, keeping them in better mental health?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders questions the impact of increased funding on senior health and nutrition.

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