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Veronica Escobar: “Two thirds of American adults are touched by the Medicaid…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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March 4th

Published | Video Starts at 08:56

And I read an article over the weekend, a woman who was interviewed for a Politico article who said, you know, I don't get Medicaid, so I don't care. Let them cut Medicaid. It won't make a difference in my life. It actually will. Two thirds of American adults are touched by the Medicaid program. And even if you are not elderly, even if you don't have a disability, even if you are not a child or fit into the innumerable categories where Medicaid provides support, support for your health and well being. (08:56–09:01)

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Asserts that a significant portion of American adults benefit from Medicaid.

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