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The document discusses family caregivers and primary care. It notes representatives from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, as well as a legislative assistant from Rep. Diane Black's office. It asks Congress to join the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Congressional Caucus and thanks those who have already joined. It then lists current members of the ACT Caucus, including several Representatives and two Senators.
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