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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
And that makes it mandatory because they are entitled to the coverage.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus emphasizes the mandatory nature of Medicaid coverage due to entitlement.

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