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Todd Tiahrt: I have heard reports from our northern cities like Seattle, Minneapolis, Detroit, Buffalo, that we see an influx of…

On the recordMay 12, 2004
I have heard reports from our northern cities like Seattle, Minneapolis, Detroit, Buffalo, that we see an influx of Canadians coming in to get the health care coverage that has been denied them in Canada because their socialized health care system is rationed. They have to wait too long for procedures, or that procedure simply is not available because of their age or weight restrictions.
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Todd Tiahrt
Kansas

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Discussing health care issues related to Canadian citizens seeking care in the U.S.

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