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Diana DeGette: “The biggest barrier to women of childbearing age receiving healthcare coverage is continuing refusal of 19 states…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2018
The biggest barrier to women of childbearing age receiving healthcare coverage is continuing refusal of 19 states, including my home State of Texas, to expand Medicaid.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting Medicaid expansion as crucial for maternal healthcare.

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