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On the recordApril 29, 2019
Medicare for All would require all Americans to pay more in taxes, wait longer for care, and receive potentially worse care.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

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Cole argues that Medicare for All would lead to higher taxes and longer wait times for care.

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