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Mark Takano: “Cuts to Medicaid in the midst of an escalating opioid epidemic could result in lost lives.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
Cuts to Medicaid in the midst of an escalating opioid epidemic could result in lost lives.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Takano emphasizes the dangers of proposed Medicaid cuts during the opioid crisis.

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