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Danny Davis: “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act an estimated 20 million people have gained health insurance, and for the first time in…”

On the recordApril 13, 2016
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act an estimated 20 million people have gained health insurance, and for the first time in history nine of ten Americans have health insurance.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis states that ACA has significantly increased health insurance coverage in America.

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