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Bernie Sanders: “In fact, it costs less to feed a senior for an entire year through the Older Americans Act than it does for a senior to…”

On the recordJuly 16, 2026
In fact, it costs less to feed a senior for an entire year through the Older Americans Act than it does for a senior to spend one night in a hospital.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Comparing costs related to senior care.

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