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James Lankford: “Independent experts believe that the Affordable Care Act, despite its name, might very well increase what Americans…”

On the recordApril 24, 2013
Independent experts believe that the Affordable Care Act, despite its name, might very well increase what Americans spend on health care, both in terms of money and in time.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford criticizes the Affordable Care Act for potentially raising healthcare costs and government control.

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