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On the recordJuly 18, 2025
If we want to actually cut spending—this is a good spot to start. Not by kicking 17 million Americans off their healthcare.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal argued against military spending in favor of healthcare.

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