"Reproductive freedom means economic freedom. And that's what this debate is about."
"A public option is essential to creating the cost-savings necessary to offset the cost of providing all Americans access to affordable health care."
Source: Tearing Down the Barriers to Competition by Diana DeGette, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.
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Diana DeGette
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Diana DeGette is a U.S. Congresswoman known for her advocacy in women's health and reproductive rights, significantly impacting healthcare legislation.
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