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Senator Bob Casey Says 'Better Care Better Jobs' Act Aims To Help Caregivers And Seniors

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) -- U.S. Senator Bob Casey is working on new legislation he says will help America's seniors.

The Better Care Better Jobs Act would give more money to Medicaid funding for in-home and community-based services and work to expand the caregiver workforce.

That includes pushing for higher wages and better training opportunities.

Senator Casey's bill is part of President Biden's American Jobs Plan.

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