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Mike Rogers: “I put Medicare prescription drug when I was in Congress way…”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

Michigan U.S. Senate debate between Mike Rogers & Elissa Slotkin

Published October 15, 2024 | Video Starts at 37:28

It is not. And it's not because of the way they approach this. And they did advantage foreign governments over us providers in Medicare. I put Medicare prescription drug when I was in Congress way back when as a part of Medicare. First time it's ever happened. And if you have the next question. All right, thank you so much candidates. There are thousands of michiganders who are senior citizens watching the two of you debate. (37:28–37:36)

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Asserts that he introduced Medicare prescription drug coverage during his time in Congress.

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