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Diana DeGette: “The implementation of the Affordable Care Act and continued support of SAMHSA programs that work will go a long way in…”

On the recordMay 21, 2013
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act and continued support of SAMHSA programs that work will go a long way in ensuring that people with serious mental illness have access to the treatments they need.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette highlights the ACA's role in improving access to mental health treatments.

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