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On the recordMarch 11, 2014
our experiences in Illinois with the Affordable Care Act have not been automatic, but our experiences have come as a result of a large number of people believing in the program, believing that it will work, and then working to make sure that it does work.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis discusses the challenges and efforts related to the Affordable Care Act in Illinois.

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