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On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
I believe that we have a growth in our Medicare and Medicaid population because we have a burgeoning baby boomer population that is reaching retirement.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell argues against cuts to Medicare and Medicaid due to demographic changes.

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