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Pete Stark: Now answer your own. You said it quite well. You said it should be the Federal Government and the question is when. When…

On the recordMarch 16, 1994
Now answer your own. You said it quite well. You said it should be the Federal Government and the question is when. When do you think that should come into effect for the 37 million uninsured? Do you have a time in mind?
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Pete Stark
California

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Questioning the timing for federal action on healthcare for the uninsured.

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