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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
Although histories, cultures, and languages may be diverse, one theme was always consistent--the challenges of accessing healthcare and life-saving services.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota
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Dorgan highlights the universal healthcare access issues faced by tribal communities.

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