"Medicare Gravity" by David Fitzsimmons

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“Medicare Gravity” by David Fitzsimmons

By David Fitzsimmons

June 2, 2011

Today’s cartoon is from David Fitzsimmons, Arizona Daily Star. More of his work may be seen .

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