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…a $3,000 annual tax credit for long-term caregivers. Furthermore, federal tax relief for long-term care insurance premiums would pay for itself by generating future savings in Medicaid spending. We commend Senator Breaux for addressing these important issues, and for focusing public attention on this pressing need. We look forward to working with him, with other Members of Congress, and with the Bush Administration to help Americans plan for and protect themselves against future long-term care costs