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Barack Obama: Today, half of all personal bankruptcies stem from medical expenses.

On the recordMay 10, 2009
Today, half of all personal bankruptcies stem from medical expenses.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Health Care Reform

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