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Bernie Sanders: “Saving the Affordable Care Act happened by one vote. The American Rescue Plan, 2 million workers' pensions happened by…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2024
Saving the Affordable Care Act happened by one vote. The American Rescue Plan, 2 million workers' pensions happened by one vote.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Highlights the significance of single votes in passing major legislation.

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