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Michael Burgess: “Do I agree with the policy or think it would be a good idea for the American people to have Medicare for All or…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
Do I agree with the policy or think it would be a good idea for the American people to have Medicare for All or one-size-fits-all health plans? No, I do not, and I would gladly engage in a meaningful dialogue about what such a policy would mean for the American people.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess opposes Medicare for All, advocating for a dialogue on its implications.

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