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Barack Obama: “We have consistently talked about the need for health care reform because family premiums are going up three times…”

On the recordAugust 19, 2009
We have consistently talked about the need for health care reform because family premiums are going up three times faster than inflation and wages.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview With Michael A. Smerconish of the 'Michael Smerconish Morning Show'

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