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Colin Allred: “A federal court has put at risk those same protections [for…”

Featuring: Colin Allred, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Texas

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Congressman Allred defends Americans' health care in first speech on House floor

Published | Video Starts at 00:45

Too many times, this very body has voted against the American people to repeal the Affordable Care act and with it, the protections for people with pre existing conditions. Now A federal court has put at risk those same protections [for people with pre-existing conditions]. That brings me to the story of Natalie. As I traveled around my district, which I am now truly honored to represent, I met Natalie. She told me her story. (00:45–00:50)

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Asserts that a federal court decision threatens protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

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