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On the recordJune 7, 2017
So you are saying that the extension of the mandatory sequester is not a cut to Medicare?
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Cantwell questions the Secretary about Medicare cuts in the budget.

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