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Mark Pocan: I had people--when I go to small towns--when we passed the--the ACA was in place who came to me literally crying about…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
I had people--when I go to small towns--when we passed the--the ACA was in place who came to me literally crying about the fact that they now have health care.
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Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Pocan shares emotional stories of constituents benefiting from the ACA.

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