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On the recordMarch 10, 2009
President Obama has pledged most recently in a letter to our Governor, Luis Fortuno, to 'seek equal coverage of Puerto Rico' under these two programs.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Pierluisi highlights Obama's commitment to equal Medicaid and Medicare coverage for Puerto Rico.

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