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Maria Cantwell: “I believe that the Basic Health Program is the answer to these issues.”

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
I believe that the Basic Health Program is the answer to these issues.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Cantwell advocates for the Basic Health Program to ensure coverage stability.

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