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Rosa DeLauro: “I have pre-existing conditions in my family. I have people that I serve. My goal when I think about this is how do I get…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
I have pre-existing conditions in my family. I have people that I serve. My goal when I think about this is how do I get them access to care that is worth the paper it is written on.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

DeLauro emphasizes the need for effective healthcare access for those with pre-existing conditions.

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