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Diana DeGette: “If you vote to put this legislation forward today, you're…”

Featuring: Diana DeGette, Democratic | U.S. House, Colorado, District 1

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Diana DeGette Criticizes Republican Bill Threatening Medicaid Coverage

Published | Video Starts at 01:56

And here's the thing. Eligibility for crisis is optional for states. So that's what's threatened as states tighten their belts in response to the Republicans misguided legislation. If you vote to put this legislation forward today, you're voting to take freedom and security away from people like Chris. You're going to get more people dependent on the state, not less. You're going to get more people sick, not healthier. (01:56–02:05)

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Asserts that voting for the legislation will remove freedom and security from Medicaid recipients.

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