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Ben Ray Luján: There is a reason that most of us in this Congress has--have opposed Medicaid block grants. These are devastating…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
There is a reason that most of us in this Congress has--have opposed Medicaid block grants. These are devastating programs.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan criticizes Medicaid block grants as harmful to vulnerable populations.

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