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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
I think we need to take pause and throw out a big caution out there. Many of our veterans are working poor, are retired, or work in rural areas.
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Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

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Ruiz emphasizes the socioeconomic challenges faced by veterans in accessing care.

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