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Patty Murray: “Social Security and Medicare are a promise that we make to our families that when you work hard, the benefits you earned…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2023
Social Security and Medicare are a promise that we make to our families that when you work hard, the benefits you earned will be there for you when you retire, and then if you have a disability you're not left on your own.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the importance of Social Security and Medicare as essential safety nets.

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