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Diana DeGette: “I would hardly call that a taxpayer funded giveaway.”

On the recordApril 14, 2016
I would hardly call that a taxpayer funded giveaway.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Defending the ACA reinsurance program against criticism.

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