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On the recordSeptember 8, 2015
I don't know why we wouldn't pass the bill to let the market operate and let people choose. What is wrong with that?
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Barton advocates for legislation allowing market choice in health insurance.

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