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Mark Takano: Cancer does not recognize red states and blue states.

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Cancer does not recognize red states and blue states.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Takano emphasizes the universal impact of cancer, urging bipartisan support for the ACA.

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