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Tim Walz: “18 of our hospitals in Minnesota are at risk of closing…”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Governor Walz Campaign Kickoff Rally in Minneapolis

Published | Video Starts at 23:03

You know, things that we don't really need, like childhood cancer research, Medicaid for our parents, payments to keep rural hospitals open. And by the way, just as we stand here today on what they've done, 18 of our hospitals in Minnesota are at risk of closing their doors in greater Minnesota because of the big, beautiful bullshit bill that was passed. It has driven up premiums, and this year, health care premiums for all of us will be at a 15 year high. And no surprise whatsoever, all of our Republican representatives voted for it. (23:03–23:11)

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