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Barack Obama: “The Illinois senator wants universal health care, largely paid for by the government and employers.”

On the recordMay 28, 2007
The Illinois senator wants universal health care, largely paid for by the government and employers.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama outlines his plan for universal health care.

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