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On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
In the State of Tennessee, I think we have not decided to expand our Medicaid. Our Governor there has a problem with his Senate, which is catching up.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen discusses Tennessee's delay in expanding Medicaid and its implications.

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