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Steve Kagen: That brings up a good point that Linda DePere writes, ``I do not want the government involved in health care. The…

On the recordOctober 10, 2007
That brings up a good point that Linda DePere writes, ``I do not want the government involved in health care. The government mismanages money and thinks funds are endless.'' We agree with Linda, but we also believe in good government. And I believe good government can make a real difference in people's lives. That's why I left my medical practice to come to Congress to speak up for people who can't pay for their prescriptions.
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Steve Kagen
Wisconsin

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Discussing the role of government in health care and advocating for those unable to afford prescriptions.

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