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Joe Pitts: Medicaid was designed as a safety net for the most vulnerable Americans, including pregnant women, dependent children…

On the recordJune 11, 2013
Medicaid was designed as a safety net for the most vulnerable Americans, including pregnant women, dependent children, the blind and the disabled.
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Joe Pitts
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Pitts emphasizes Medicaid's role as a safety net for vulnerable populations.

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