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Kelda Roys: “The Republicans blocked the expansion of Medicaid for, for…”

Featuring: Kelda Roys, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, District 26

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Published | Video Starts at 10:31

Yeah, really, really shameful in a state where abortion was completely unavailable for over a year and a half. That The Republicans blocked the expansion of Medicaid for, for, you know, women who were giving birth and basically kicking them off their coverage after just a few weeks. And you know, this is something that the federal government basically pays for as part of the Affordable Care Act. (10:31–10:42)

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Asserts that Republicans blocked Medicaid expansion for postpartum women, ending coverage after a few weeks.

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