I also strongly support creating a public option to be offered in the marketplace.
Janice Schakowsky: “I also strongly support creating a public option to be offered in the marketplace.”
On the recordMay 10, 2016
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Schakowsky advocates for a public option to enhance competition and reduce costs.
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