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Fred Upton: “Surprising to most, Medicaid today covers more Americans than any other government-run health care program, including…”

On the recordJuly 7, 2013
Surprising to most, Medicaid today covers more Americans than any other government-run health care program, including Medicare.
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

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Upton highlights Medicaid's extensive coverage compared to other government health programs.

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