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Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of plan for dental Medicare
Medicare doesn't cover most dental care, but consumer advocates had hoped that would change after Democrats took control of the White House and Congress. But chances are looking slim because at least one Democratic senator opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries.
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