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Michael Burgess: “They didn't want us to mess up what was already working for arguably 65 or 68 percent of the country, and they sure…”

On the recordApril 2, 2013
They didn't want us to mess up what was already working for arguably 65 or 68 percent of the country, and they sure wanted some help with costs.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess notes public dissatisfaction with the Affordable Care Act's impact on existing health coverage.

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