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On the recordJune 26, 2012
We attempted to respond to both types of informed decisions with the Affordable Care Act, and, over time, want the availability, particularly the expansion of access for poorer people to health care, remove any cliff or disincentive to work, to create new jobs and new businesses, and new economic opportunities.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett outlines the goals of the Affordable Care Act regarding health care access and job creation.

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