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Mark Pocan: “He's voting to cut Medicaid. That's one out of three kids in…”

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

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Wisconsin Town Hall Discussion with Congressman Mark Pocan on Medicaid and Social Security Concerns

Published | Video Starts at 01:03

And if Derek Van Orden's not going to listen to his constituents, I felt at least I could lend an ear and make sure we're talking about what Derek's voting on. He's voting to cut Medicaid. That's one out of three kids in Wisconsin, 55% of seniors in nursing homes. It's some really bad stuff. I read some local press accounts of what was discussed at the town hall that you held and what kinds of issues people were raising with you. (01:03–01:10)

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Asserts that Derek Van Norden is voting to cut Medicaid, affecting one-third of Wisconsin kids and 55% of seniors in nursing homes.

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