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On the recordMay 1, 2019
I remember that day specifically. In fact, I have a photo highlighted in my district office where the Congressional Hispanic Caucus--Ms. Velazquez was there, Mr. Grijalva was there, then-Resident Commissioner Pierluisi and I and joined by Senator Bob Menendez went to the White House--because the territories were completely taken out of the Affordable Care Act.
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Gregorio Sablan
Democratic · Northern Mariana Islands

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Sablan recalls advocating for territories' inclusion in the Affordable Care Act.

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