Republicans who supported the 2003 Medicare bill emphasized the
a. additional funding to assist the faltering Social Security system.
b. eventual dissolution of Medicare.
c. increased profit margin for the government.
d. greater choice for seniors.
e. reduced cost to the government.
ANS: D
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