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“Giving governors more leeway in administering health care could represent a small, positive development in the ongoing saga of Obamacare. Unfortunately, instead of choosing flexibility, President Obama and his left-leaning advisers always default to rigid 'Washington knows best' answers.”

Quote by Fred Upton

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Fred Upton is an experienced American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative for Michigan's 6th Congressional District. He has held several key positions in Congress, including the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Upton's political career focuses on energy policy, environmental protection, and commercial regulatory reform. more

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