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Juan Vargas: This radical reading of the Constitution could also threaten Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, unemployment…

On the recordMarch 8, 2023
This radical reading of the Constitution could also threaten Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, unemployment benefits, child nutrition assistance, and so much more.
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Juan Vargas
Democratic · California

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Vargas warns that legal interpretations could jeopardize essential federal programs.

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