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Angus King: “In many rural communities, the local hospital is more than a health care provider—it’s a source of good-paying jobs, and…”

On the recordJune 12, 2026
In many rural communities, the local hospital is more than a health care provider—it’s a source of good-paying jobs, and often the difference between receiving care close to home or driving hours to get critical medical care.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Discussing the importance of rural hospitals.

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