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Paul Tonko: I have never heard them admit that this law helps the millions of Americans with preexisting conditions who can no…

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I have never heard them admit that this law helps the millions of Americans with preexisting conditions who can no longer be discriminated against.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko criticizes Republican colleagues for not acknowledging ACA's benefits for those with preexisting conditions.

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