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Diana DeGette: “I think that despite the fact that we had a rough start in many places, the ACA is working and has greatly improved…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
I think that despite the fact that we had a rough start in many places, the ACA is working and has greatly improved access to affordable, high-quality health insurance coverage.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette asserts that the Affordable Care Act is effective despite initial challenges.

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