“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
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On the recordMay 12, 2026
If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling of their premiums in the Affordable Care Act.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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congress.gov

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Discussing the implications of a healthcare vote.

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