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Barack Obama: I took it on because families are dealing with skyrocketing premiums and skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs and insurance…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2010
I took it on because families are dealing with skyrocketing premiums and skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs and insurance companies that routinely deny coverage because of preexisting conditions.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser

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