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Paul Tonko: So much of the debate we have with our Republican colleagues about the Affordable Care Act comes down to one simple…

On the recordMay 6, 2014
So much of the debate we have with our Republican colleagues about the Affordable Care Act comes down to one simple question: Is it a good thing for Americans to have access to quality health insurance?
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the importance of health insurance access in the ACA debate.

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