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On the recordSeptember 13, 2017
As the co-author with Sherrod Brown of the public option that we nearly got into the Affordable Care Act, I appreciate you saying that.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine reflects on his collaboration with Brown on the public option in healthcare.

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