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Who Pays for Undocumented Migrants' Healthcare? Reporter Explains

Episode 8020 | 17m 27s

In Washington, D.C., the government shutdown is about to enter its fifth week. Negotiations remain at a standstill, the issue of healthcare funding for undocumented immigrants being one of the main sticking points between Democrats and Republicans. According to Washington Post reporter David Ovalle, it is a debate riddled with misleading claims. Ovalle joins the show.

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