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Bernie Sanders: “The cost of this entire bill that we're talking about nutrition and nonnutrition, is $2 billion, compared to $19 billion…”

On the recordJune 20, 2011
The cost of this entire bill that we're talking about nutrition and nonnutrition, is $2 billion, compared to $19 billion addressing just the issues relating to falls.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights the cost-effectiveness of nutrition programs compared to healthcare costs from falls.

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