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“Even now, hearing the debates about Medicaid, the suggestion that somehow we could save money by cutting Medicaid strikes a chord in me personally. It seems there are some other ways we can save money rather than making it harder for people like my aunt to get health care.”

Quote by Josh Earnest

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Josh Earnest is an American political figure, born on March 10, 1977. He served as the White House Press Secretary, responsible for coordinating the relationship between the White House and the media, handling news releases and media interviews, among other tasks. more

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