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State and local Democrats push for universal health care

Democrat-led cities and states move toward universal health care on their own terms

02/13/2019

PBS News Hour

State and local Democrats push for universal health care

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Democrat-led cities and states move toward universal health care on their own terms

Health care continues to be a top political issue. While some congressional Democrats consider universal health coverage, state and local governments are already pushing ahead with proposals to corral costs and broaden access to care, including for the undocumented. Special correspondent Sarah Varney shares stories from California and New York, two states pursuing ambitious health care agendas.

02/13/2019

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