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On the recordMay 7, 2014
some Governors have not taken full advantage of the opportunity to expand coverage, specifically Medicaid coverage.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Criticism of Governors, including Walker, for not expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

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