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That’s A Wrap: Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Traveled 12,000 Miles Across 17 States and Made Over 50 Stops

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November 4, 2024
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Over 70 Elected and Appointed Officials and Dozens of Health Advocates Drove Home the Contrast Between the Democratic and MAGA Visions for America’s Health Care

Over the last six weeks, Protect Our Care’s Care Force One bus drove almost 12,000 miles to make over 50 stops across 17 states to make sure Americans across the country understand that our health care is at stake. During each stop, national and local elected officials, health care advocates, and storytellers sounded the alarm about the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to American health care and celebrated the historic steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to provide working families the quality, affordable care they need to stay healthy. 

Protect Our Care was joined by four senators, 22 representatives, one governor, five attorneys general, lieutenant governors and auditor generals, 39 local officials, and dozens of health care advocates. Headliners of the events included Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Susan Wild (D-PA-07), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-08), Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. 

Watch Video Highlights Here

DULUTH, MINNESOTA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Attorney General Keith Ellison, and health care advocates at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth to to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here and a video with Attorney General Keith Ellison here.

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and health care advocates at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • KMSP-TV (Fox-Minneapolis): Protect Our Care Kicks Off Nationwide Bus Tour Highlighting Inflation Reduction Act
  • KMSP (FOX-Minneapolis): Protect Our Care Bus Tour Kicks off with Advocates Fighting for Families To Pay Affordable Prices For Health Care

Watch the event here and personal videos with health care advocates Kathleen Oganovich here and Jessica Intermill here.

MADISON, WISCONSIN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul, and health care advocates at Madison Labor Temple in Madison to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • WISC (CBS): AG Kaul Headlines Healthcare Tour Stop
  • Spectrum News 1: Protect Our Care Bus Tour Coming to Wisconsin Today
  • WKOW (ABC-Madison): AG Kaul Advocates at POC Bus Tour
  • WQOW (ABC-La Crosse): AG Kaul, Health Care Advocates speak at POC Bus Tour Kickoff
  • Wisconsin Examiner: Advocacy groups put health care on the election year agenda
  • APG Media: Advocacy groups put health care on the election year agenda

Watch the event here, a video with Attorney General Josh Kaul here, and a personal video with health care advocate Samantha Crowley here.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and health care advocates at Sherman Phoenix in Milwaukee to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Spectrum News 1 (Wisconsin): Protect Our Care Brings Care Force One to Wisconsin As Part Of Nationwide Bus Tour
  • WisPolitics: “Protect Our Care: “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour makes stops in Madison and Milwaukee”

Watch the event here.

LANSING, MICHIGAN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, and health care advocates at the Michigan Dept of Energy in Lansing to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • MIRS: Rep. Tsernoglou, Former Michigan Community Health Director Headline “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Stop in Lansing

Watch the event here.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by health care advocates at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

TOLEDO, OHIO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by City Council President Carrie Hartman, Lucas County Commissioners Pete Gerken and Lisa Sobecki, and health care advocates at the Lucas County Courthouse in Toledo to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • The Blade: Local elected officials champion Affordable Care Act, Harris ahead of election

Watch the event here.

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Mayor Jamael Tito Brown, and health care advocates at Covelli Centre in Youngstown to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Mahoning Matters: Youngstown Mayor participating in ‘Lower Costs, Better Care’ bus tour stop this week
  • WFMJ: Care Force One rolled through Youngstown

Watch the event here.

GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and health care advocates in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • TribLive: Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis stumps in Greensburg, touts Dems’ health care measures

Watch the event here and a video with Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis here.

ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Susan Wild (D-PA-07), and health care advocates at the IBEW Local 375 in Allentown to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Susan Wild here.

HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), and health care advocates at Academy Green Park in Kingston to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Assembly Member Michaelle Solages, and health care advocates at Kennedy Park in Hempstead to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), and health care advocates at Victory Park in Manchester to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, and health care advocates at the Love Mural in Prescott Park in Portsmouth to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

RENSSELAER COUNTY, NEW YORK

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, and health care advocates at Beman Park in Troy to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Paul Tonko here.

UTICA, NEW YORK

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), and health care advocates at Character Coffee in Utica to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • WKTV (NBC): Sen. John Mannion joins Lower Costs, Better Care Bus Tour
  • WKTV (NBC): Protect Our Care Bus Tour

Watch the event here.

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08), Mayor Harry Kelly, and health care advocates at the public square in Wilkes-Barre to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), and health care advocates at Diversity Thrift in Richmond to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Virginia Mercury: National bus tour stops in Va., boosts Democrats’ promise to protect ACA, Inflation Reduction Act

Watch the event here and a personal video with health care advocate Rev. Dr. Lacette Cross here.

HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Mayor Deanna Reed, and health care advocates at Ralph Sampson Park in Harrisonburg to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • WSVA: Preview of Harrisonburg Bus Tour Stop
  • Rocktown Now:  ‘Protect Our Care’ tour stops in Harrisonburg
  • Q101: ‘Protect Our Care’ tour stops in Harrisonburg
  • Daily News-Record: Officials call on voters to protect healthcare

Watch the event here.

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Sen. Natalie Murdock, and health care advocates at Durham Central Park in Durham to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and health care advocates at Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center in Charlotte to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), and health care advocates at The Bibb Mill Event Center in Columbus to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • WRBL: Georgia democratic reps advocate for low-cost, better quality healthcare
  • Aol.com: Georgia democratic reps advocate for low-cost, quality healthcare
  • Yahoo.com: Georgia democratic reps advocate for low-cost, quality healthcare

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Sanford Bishop here.

ATHENS, GEORGIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Representative Spencer Frye, and health care advocates at Rashe’s Cuisine in Athens to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Athens Flagpole: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Will Campaign in Athens With Michael Stipe

Watch the event here.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Senator Sonya Halpern and State Representative Jasmine Clark, and health care advocates at IBEW Local 613 in Atlanta to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Bobby Scott (D-GA-03), and health care advocates at Teamsters Union Hall in Norfolk to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-1), and health care advocates at the Civic Plaza in Albuquerque, NM to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Melanie Stansbury here.

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), and health care advocates at Plaza de Las Cruces in Las Cruces, NM to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • KVIA ABC El Paso: The “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Campaigns to Keep the Affordable Care Act in Place
  • KRWG: Local leaders push to defend federal healthcare policies

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Gabe Vasquez here.

TUCSON, ARIZONA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Former State Sen. Kirsten Engel, and health care advocates at the YWCA in Tucson, AZ to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

TEMPE, ARIZONA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), and health care advocates at City Hall in Tempe, AZ to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), and health care advocates at the Arizona State Capitol Building in Phoenix, AZ to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton and health care advocates at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs, CA to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • My News LA: Palm Springs Councilmembers Set to Attend Nonprofit Healthcare Summit

Watch the event here.

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA-49), and health care advocates at Crown Valley Park Amphitheatre in Laguna Niguel, CA to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representatives Judy Chu and Jimmy Gomez, Attorney General Rob Bonta and health care advocates at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument in Los Angeles to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Senator Anna Caballero, and health care advocates at Rasmussen Senior Center in Bakersfield to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

RENO, NEVADA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Assemblywoman Natha Anderson, and health care advocates at Community Health Alliance in Reno to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Representative Dina Titus, and health care advocates at SEIU Local 1107 in Las Vegas to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Dina Titus here.

PUEBLO, COLORADO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by The Honorable Lily Griego, and health care advocates at Pueblo Union Depot in Pueblo to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

DENVER, COLORADO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Senator John Hickenlooper and Representatives Yadira Caraveo and Brittany Pettersen, and health care advocates at PipeFitters 208 in Denver to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Colorado Times Recorder: The ‘Lower Cost, Better Care’ Tour Visits Denver As Democrats Push Health Care & Abortion Rights

Watch the event here.

BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congresswoman Angie Craig, state legislators, and health care advocates at the Dakota Child & Family Clinic in Burnsville, MN to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Red Lake Nation News: Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congresswoman Angie Craig Headline “Lower Costs, Better Care” Bus Tour Stop in Burnsville, Minnesota

Watch the event here and a personal video with health care advocate Alexis Stanley here.

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by State Senator Liz Boldon, and health care advocates in Rochester, MN to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here.

BELOIT, WISCONSIN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Governor Tony Evers, and health care advocates at Armstrong Park in Beloit, WI to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • Beloit Daily News: Baldwin, Evers stop in Beloit to tout health care advances
  • MyStateline.com: Wisconsin: Baldwin, Hovde opposed on abortion rights, Affordable Health Care Act
  • WMTV: One week from Election Day, Wisconsin Senate candidates on campaign trail
  • WQRF (FOX): Senator Baldwin stops in Beloit to Discuss Affordable Healthcare, Abortion Rights

Watch the event here and a video with Senator Tammy Baldwin here.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Governor Tony Evers, Former Congressman and Wisconsin Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, and health care advocates at Kenosha Union Club in Kenosha, WI to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • WisPolitics: Protect Our Care: Evers headlines “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour stop in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Watch the event here.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, and health care advocates at Congregational Church of Birmingham in Bloomfield Hills, MI to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Haley Stevens here.

CINCINNATI, OHIO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Greg Landsman, and health care advocates at Washington Park in Cincinnati, OH to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here and a video with Representative Greg Landsman here.

CLEVELAND, OHIO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by City Council President Blaine Griffin, and health care advocates at Willard Park in Cleveland, OH to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD, and health care advocates at City/County Building Portico in Pittsburgh, PA to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Watch the event here and a video with Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale here.

TOLEDO, OHIO

Protect Our Care’s Care Force One was joined by U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur, and health care advocates at University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, OH to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats in Congress have delivered on their promise to drive down health care costs and how health care remains under threat by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. 

Coverage:

  • WTVG: Congresswoman Kaptur to join Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour
  • WTVG: Congresswoman Kaptur joins Protect Our Care’s “Lower Costs, Better Care” bus tour
  • WTOL: Congresswoman Kaptur focused on health care today and focused on the Affordable Care Act
  • WTVG: Congresswoman Kaptur stops to talk about lowering health care costs
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