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Joe Barton: “In my State of Texas, according to figures provided to me by Dr. Burgess, who is a very good researcher, less than 3,000…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2013
In my State of Texas, according to figures provided to me by Dr. Burgess, who is a very good researcher, less than 3,000 people signed up for the Affordable Care Act.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton highlights low enrollment in Texas for the Affordable Care Act.

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