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Jared Polis: “When we are talking about cops and firefighters and teachers we have and we need, and we value cops and firefighters and…”

On the recordAugust 10, 2010
When we are talking about cops and firefighters and teachers we have and we need, and we value cops and firefighters and teachers in the reddest of red States and the bluest of blue States across this great country, that's why, Madam Speaker, 16 Republican Governors have written to us, encouraging us to pass the money for Medicaid assistance here today, including, I might add, the Governor of the State of Georgia, as well as the Governor of the State of Alabama, calling on us to act because all of us know that we are in this together as a country. Regardless of where we live, we all need these basic services.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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govinfo.gov
Aug 10, 2010

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Polis discusses the importance of funding for Medicaid assistance and support from Republican governors.

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