Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
Only 20 percent of the Nation's practicing dentists provide care to people with Medicaid.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

A small percentage of dentists accept Medicaid patients.

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