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On the recordJuly 24, 2019
Up to 30 percent of my district could lose access to healthcare unless Congress takes action.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

Editor's note · Context

Plaskett warns of potential healthcare access loss due to Medicaid funding issues.

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