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On the recordSeptember 22, 2020
And this is very much a life-or-death situation for the millions of people with chronic health conditions...
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kennedy emphasizes the critical role of Medicaid for those with chronic health issues.

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