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Jeff Merkley: “I hold a town hall in every county in my State each year, 36 counties, and when I talk about the different features of…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
I hold a town hall in every county in my State each year, 36 counties, and when I talk about the different features of the plan and then ask people if they think it's a step forward or a step backwards, people love the idea of the exchange.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes public support for health exchanges during town halls.

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