Kids’ Insurance Divides Republicans


	Kids’ Insurance Divides Republicans

BobbyDelray

9-21-2007 12:11 PM

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hatch, orin, bush, kids insurance, healthcare, wellness, congress

BobbyDelray says:

You bet your sweet bippy.

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