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Mike Thompson: 20 million more people have health care today because of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, and I do not think that…

On the recordApril 13, 2016
20 million more people have health care today because of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, and I do not think that can be overlooked.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Thompson highlights the positive impact of the Affordable Care Act on health care access.

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