We ought to be reassuring to people, and again my colleague says about the politics and advising on politics for the White House, but I think there has to be a more fulsome description not of specific details, but that no one is talking about a public plan choice that is less, has less benefits, is, if you will, a second rate to what is being offered.
Calls for clear communication about public plan choices and their benefits.
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Circumventing Congress to divert money intended to help Americans who are exposed to HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, and other deadly diseases—and directing those funds to the Department of Defense—is beyond the pale.
When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.
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