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On the recordMarch 9, 2009
The fact that people now can get decent compensation to get to the clinic or get to the hospital is quite a big deal.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledges the importance of increased mileage reimbursement for rural veterans.

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