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October 23, 2009

Figures Show Disparity Between Lawmakers, Uninsured Constituents
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Meanwhile, a new study has found that many House members opposed to
healthcare reform represent districts where the rate of uninsured
exceeds the national average of 15 percent. According to the National
Journal, 47 percent of House Republicans and 43 percent of Democrats
represent districts that top the national average in numbers of
uninsured.



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