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Colin Allred: “We have to build on the Affordable Care Act, expand coverage…”

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

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State of Texas interview - Rep. Colin Allred.

Published | Video Starts at 07:33

Unfortunately, Ted Cruz opposed that and didn't allow us to control the cost of insulin. But when I'm in the Senate, we'll get that done. And to me, We have to build on the Affordable Care Act, expand coverage and lower costs so that every Texan gets access to quality and affordable health care. I want to ask you about this next thing. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley Sundays politicians over 75 should be required to take mental competencies test. Do you agree? (07:33–07:42)

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Advocates for expanding the Affordable Care Act to improve healthcare access and affordability in Texas.

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