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Bernie Sanders: “Medicaid right now is saving the lives of millions of people.”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
Medicaid right now is saving the lives of millions of people.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders emphasizes the life-saving role of Medicaid.

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