On the recordDecember 12, 2012
Despite claims to the contrary, the ACA was fully paid for when passed, and if repealed would actually increase this country's budget deficit by more than $100 billion.
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congress.govFrank Pallone: “Despite claims to the contrary, the ACA was fully paid for when passed, and if repealed would actually increase this…”
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Pallone defends the ACA's funding and warns against its repeal's financial impact.
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