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On the recordSeptember 13, 2017
When Congress was talking about taking away health insurance from over 20 million Americans, a lot of companies, including Massachusetts Blue Cross and Blue Shield, stood up to fight for the people they insured, but not Anthem.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes Anthem for not defending health insurance for millions during congressional discussions.

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