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Mark Pocan: “1 out of 3 kids in Wisconsin gets their health insurance…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Published | Video Starts at 08:06

They want to talk about those cuts to Medicaid and long term care. Don't forget that's 1.3 million people in Wisconsin. 55% of seniors in nursing homes get help from Medicaid. 1 out of 3 kids in Wisconsin gets their health insurance from Medicaid. So, you know, that's why they're hiding in their basements, because they don't want to talk about what they're actually doing. And just the opposite needs to happen. (08:06–08:11)

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Asserts that one-third of children in Wisconsin receive health insurance through Medicaid.

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