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Melanie Stansbury: if we really believe that healthcare is a human right, then it is not just about one hearing, one bipartisan hearing.

On the recordMay 22, 2023
if we really believe that healthcare is a human right, then it is not just about one hearing, one bipartisan hearing.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury argues that healthcare should be a priority beyond just discussions in Congress.

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