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Elizabeth Warren: “I believe that Congress should ignore your threats. If you want taxpayer money, then you ought to show up in the ACA…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2017
I believe that Congress should ignore your threats. If you want taxpayer money, then you ought to show up in the ACA plans as well and be there, just like other companies have done, and you ought to be able to provide decent coverage.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren advocates for Medicare for All and decent coverage from companies receiving taxpayer money.

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