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Figures Show Disparity Between Lawmakers, Uninsured Constituents

HeadlineOct 23, 2009

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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