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Sara Rodriguez: “We are one of 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid to…”

Featuring: Sara Rodriguez, Democratic | Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

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From ER Nurse to Governor: Sara Rodriguez on Making History

Published | Video Starts at 20:02

So this is something that I authored when I was in the assembly. It's something I still think we should do. We are one of 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid to cover additional people. These are single adults who are working. They just do not make enough money to be able to afford health insurance. (20:02–20:08)

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