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On the recordJune 7, 2016
The best way to improve and sustain Medicare is by expanding it and strengthening it because, unfortunately, there are holes in the program that weaken health security of our beneficiaries.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott advocates for expanding Medicare to address its shortcomings.

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