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bravenak

(34,648 posts)
Wed Nov 13, 2013, 06:13 PM Nov 2013

Senator Begich signs up for Obamacare.

By JENNIFER HABERKORN | 11/11/13 7:07 PM EST
Sen. Mark Begich, a Democrat facing a competitive reelection race next year, has enrolled in the Obamacare health exchange and has turned down a federal government contribution.

“I want to have the exact same experience and go through the same steps as other Alaskans when it comes to signing up for health care, which is why I have decided to refuse any federal subsidy and have signed up on Alaska’s federally run marketplace,” Begich said in a statement.



Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/mark-begich-obamacare-99700.html#ixzz2kZAymFF2

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Senator Begich signs up for Obamacare. (Original Post) bravenak Nov 2013 OP
He is in a much better position than Pryor and Hagen. Dawson Leery Nov 2013 #1
I hope he wins again. bravenak Nov 2013 #4
Begich talks the talk... chillfactor Nov 2013 #2
I'm very proud of him. bravenak Nov 2013 #3

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)
1. He is in a much better position than Pryor and Hagen.
Wed Nov 13, 2013, 06:16 PM
Nov 2013

He is putting his money where his mouth is. He should win a second term.

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