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Bernie Sanders: “Why are we as Americans paying the bill even though it is only 15 percent of our GDP?”

On the recordMay 9, 2023
Why are we as Americans paying the bill even though it is only 15 percent of our GDP?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders questions high American healthcare costs compared to other countries.

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